Who is Ninjeri Pandit? Starmer to replace top aide
Sir Keir Starmer is replacing a top civil servant in his Downing Street office as part of his third reshuffle in less than one year.
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Principal private secretary Ninjery Pandit, who runs the prime minister's team inside No 10, is being replaced after just ten months in the role.
After chief of staff Sue Gray left in October, and director of communications Matthew Doyle stepped down in March, Ms Pandit is the third top aide to leave.
The prime minister allegedly became concerned Ms Pandit was 'ineffective' in her role, according to reports on Thursday in The Times.
Downing Street contests this claim, and allies of Sir Keir said he retained trust and confidence in her.
It is unclear whether her departure is imminent as she remains in post.
The role of principle private secretary (PPS) is one of the top jobs in the civil service, and those in the position often go one to run a major government department or service.
The PPS is the prime minister's gatekeeper to the government and "run their life", one insider told the broadcaster.
The role includes shaping the prime minister's diary and are often the last room when major decisions are made.
Before stepping up to the PPS role, Ms Pandit ran the Downing Street policy unit under Rishi Sunak's Conservative premiership.
She was also previously chief of staff to the chief executive of NHS England.
LBC has contacted Number 10 for comment.
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Who is Ninjeri Pandit?
Ninjeri 'Nin' Pandit was the principal private secretary to the prime minister and took the job having previously worked as director of the Downing Street policy unit.
Prior to this, Ms Pandit was was the chief of staff and lead policy advisor to the NHS England chief executive and had a long career, prior to this, in digital health services.
She was once reportedly described by former special advisor Dominic Cummings as one of “the brilliant women around the table” - and he is said to have held her in higher regard than the former prime minister.
Ms Pandit has previously featured on a list of the most influential Britons of South Asian heritage, above Rishi Sunak on the GG2 countdown.