Matthew Doyle, Baron Doyle

The Lord Doyle
Doyle in March 2009
Downing Street Director of Communications
In office
5 July 2024 – 28 March 2025
Prime MinisterSir Keir Starmer
Preceded byNerissa Chesterfield
Succeeded byJames Lyons and Steph Driver
Member of the House of Lords
Life peerage
8 January 2026
Special adviser positions
(2005–2007)
Special adviser to the
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
In office
May 2005 – 27 June 2007
Prime MinisterTony Blair
Special adviser to the
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
In office
May 2005 – November 2005
SecretaryDavid Blunkett
Director of Communications for the Labour Party
In office
June 2021 – March 2025
LeaderKeir Starmer
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Personal details
BornMatthew Leo Doyle
PartyLabour
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Matthew Leo Doyle, Baron Doyle, is a British political adviser, political aide and life peer who served as Downing Street Director of Communications from July 2024 to March 2025.