Sam White | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office September 2021 –October 2022 | |
| Leader | Keir Starmer |
| Preceded by | Morgan McSweeney |
| Succeeded by | Sue Gray (2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1974 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Katie White |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Political adviser |
Sam White (born 1975or1976) is a British political adviser. He was Chief of Staff to Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer from September 2021 to November 2022.
White was born in 1975or1976. [1] His father is Michael White. [2]
White worked for Alistair Darling from 2004 to 2010, including as a special adviser in HM Treasury. He also worked at the Government trade department and transport department. [1]
White became a Strategic Adviser to Keir Starmer, [3] supporting his transition to Leader of the Opposition in 2020 [1] and running his response to the COVID-19 pandemic from April to August 2020. [3] He was appointed Chief of Staff to Starmer in July 2021, taking up the role in September. [1] White's appointment came after the loss of the Hartlepool by-election, a "botched" reshuffle, and sagging poll numbers. [4] The appointment was praised by Conservative Party adviser James Dowling, who had worked with White at the Treasury. [5] White's style was described as hands-on. [6] While in the role, White was documented as clashing with Shadow Cabinet member Lisa Nandy over her attending a picket line in August 2022. [7] White was sacked from the role in October 2022. [8] [9]