Sir Tim Barrow appointed National Security Adviser

Sir Tim Barrow has been appointed National Security Adviser by the new Prime Minister Liz Truss.

He takes over from Sir Stephen Lovegrove who will take on the role of the Prime Minister’s Defence Industrial Adviser.

Sir Tim is currently the Second Permanent Secretary and Political Director at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and will start his new role on 14 September. He has previously served as Ambassador in Kyiv, Moscow, and to the European Union.

Liz Truss said: "Sir Tim Barrow brings with him a huge wealth of experience safeguarding the interests and security of the British people around the world. This includes working on the UK’s response to Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine."

Tim Barrow said: "It is an honour to have been appointed National Security Adviser. I look forward to working with the Prime Minister, the cabinet and colleagues from across Government to deliver the Prime Minister’s foreign policy and national security priorities.

"I am grateful to Stephen for his leadership over the last 18 months and particularly for his work to ensure that the UK has the partnerships and capabilities it needs for the future. I look forward to strengthening these partnerships in the UK and overseas to deliver the UK’s national security interests."

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