Sophie Nazemi
Sophie Nazemi | |
|---|---|
| Downing Street Press Secretary | |
| Assumed office July 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Keir Starmer |
| Preceded by | Lucy Noakes |
| Personal details | |
| 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]
Biography
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]
Personal life
Nazemi is married to James Schneider.[15]
References
- ^ "Keir Starmer shuffles top team after Sue Gray quits as chief of staff". ITV News. 7 October 2024.
- ^ "The people behind Sunak and Starmer's election campaigns". www.telegraph.co.uk. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Nazemi, Sophie (2016-06-27). "Momentum: For Labour MPs to oust the inspiring Jeremy Corbyn would be a slap in the face for members". LabourList. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "'Jeremy Corbyn can still be prime minister'". BBC News. 2016-06-29. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Nazemi, Sophie (2016-06-21). "Let's Hear Young People's Voices: Why I Organised Tonight's Rally for Europe". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Concerts for Corbyn: personality cult or good cause?". BBC News. 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Momentum defends 'Concerts for Corbyn'". BBC. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Steerpike (2024-08-29). "Starmer's special advisers: a complete guide". The Spectator. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Britain's new power list: 12 people you need to know in the UK Labour government". POLITICO. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Casalicchio, Emilio (2020-02-25). "EXCL Press officer at left-wing union handed top role in Jeremy Corbyn's office". Politics Home. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Maguire, Kevin (2024-07-25). "The power tussle: Sue Gray vs Morgan McSweeney". New Statesman. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "London Playbook: I'm loving Starmer instead — Kwarteng plays defense — Battered markets roundup". POLITICO. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ Wearmouth, Rachel (2022-09-26). "The most influential people in Keir Starmer's Labour". New Statesman. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Rebuilding Labour: Behind the Scenes in Keir Starmer's Office". Politics Home. 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ^ "Westminster power couples — 2025 edition". POLITICO. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-10-26.