Starmer's chief of staff is top paid special adviser
According to a report by the Cabinet Office, Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to Labour leader Keir Starmer, is the highest-paid special adviser in the UK government. McSweeney's salary falls within the range of £155,000 to £159,999 per year. The report, which details the salaries of special advisers across various government departments, has drawn attention to the high remuneration of Starmer's top aide. Special advisers are political appointees who provide support and advice to ministers and senior government officials. The disclosure of McSweeney's salary has sparked discussions about the appropriate level of compensation for such roles and the transparency of government spending on political staff. While the report provides insight into the salaries of special advisers, it does not offer further context or analysis regarding the justification for the compensation levels.
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