Claire Reynolds is Executive Director of Stakeholder Relations at The Labour Party, leading the Party’s relationships with business, local and regional government, the third sector, think tanks and campaign groups, as well as women, equalities, faith communities, youth and students. She recently served as Keir Starmer’s Political Director in 10 Downing Street, working to her third Prime Minister, having previously advised Blair and Brown. Claire spent six years as Director of Labour Women’s Network, running the inspirational Jo Cox Women in Leadership Scheme, and supporting 100 new women MPs to enter the Commons in 2024. She also led gender initiatives at Business in the Community, including hosting the Times Top 50 Employers for Women awards. Claire has been a councillor in Tameside, Chair of Labour’s Socialist Societies, a European election candidate and a member of Labour’s NEC.