Sophie Nazemi | |
|---|---|
| Downing Street Press Secretary | |
| Assumed office July 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Keir Starmer |
| Preceded by | Lucy Noakes |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | James Schneider |
Sophie Nazemi is a British political aide. She has served as Downing Street Press Secretary in the Starmer ministry since 2024. [1]
Nazemi graduated from King's College London. [2] While there she was co-chair of Kings College Labour Society. [3] She was an organiser with Labour Students and Young Labour. [4] Nazemi campaigned in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum for remain. [5] She was a spokesperson for Momentum. [6] She was an events organiser for the group. [7]
Nazemi has worked as a staffer for the Labour Party. [8] She is one of the longest serving aides. [9] In 2017 she was appointed to their media team. [10] She served in the press office for Jeremy Corbyn. [11] She was also a special adviser. [12] When Keir Starmer was Leader of the Opposition she was communications director. [13] She worked in the office of Angela Rayner. [14]
Nazemi is married to James Schneider. [15]