New Zealander Hayden Munro appointed as political director for UK PM Andy Burnham
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Hayden Munro, Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer
United Kingdom
July 2026
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Hayden Munro, former campaign manager for NZ Labour's 2020 election, is appointed political director for incoming UK PM Andy Burnham. Andy Burnham is set to become the new UK Labour leader and Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. The appointment is part of the formation of the new Downing Street operation.
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