Reflecting on the comms operation taking shape at No. 10
Andy Burnham is poised to become leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, following his win in the Makerfield by-election, and he is already putting together the team that will go with him into Downing Street. James Purnell is his chief of staff. One of the bigger decisions still to be made, and one […]
Reflecting on Starmer’s departure and the road ahead for public affairs
Sir Keir Starmer has stepped down as Prime Minister, less than two years after taking office. PRWeek asked me, along with others in the industry, for a view on two questions: how he will be remembered as a communicator, and what the change at the top means for public affairs. The two are closely connected. […]
Johanna Baxter MP appointed as PPS to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Congratulations to Johanna Baxter MP, the Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, on her appointment as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. PPS roles do not always attract the attention they deserve, but they are a significant part of how the Government actually works, offering Members a close view […]
PRWeek Power Book 2026: Over Ten years at the top
For me, that recognition is not simply a reflection of my work, but also of the excellence of the teams I have worked with over a career that has now spanned more than 30 years in public affairs. I have featured regularly in this ranking over the years, including reaching number two in 2017, and […]
Mark Glover Speaking on Social Mobility Parliamentary Panel
It was a real pleasure to talk about Social Mobility on Thursday 16 October 2025 at a panel in Parliament hosted by my good friend Vijay Luthra for Labour Business with some fascinating insights from Kevin Bonavia MP, Lee Davies and Felicity Halstead of the Good Work Foundation. I raised the issues of geography in […]
The University of Glasgow has appointed Mark Glover as Professor in Practice for Public Affairs and Economic Development.
Mark Glover will work with colleagues across the University to strengthen partnerships with civic, industry and policy leaders; bring professional insight into undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; and support students and researchers to apply their skills and ideas to real-world challenges. He will also help raise the University’s profile in innovation and enterprise, supporting efforts to attract investment, scale spin-outs. […]