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DWP's special advisers' meetings, July to September 2025

Updated 29 June 2026
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Special Adviser Date Name of senior media figure Purpose of Meeting
Jason Beattie 15/07/2025 Robert Shrimsley To discuss the new DWP administrations priorities
Jason Beattie 17/07/2025 Rachel Bradley To discuss welfare reform
Jason Beattie 06/08/2025 Szu Chan To discuss potential changes to current DWP policies
Jason Beattie 07/08/2025 Stefan Boscia To discuss ongoing DWP priorities
Jason Beattie 07/08/2025 Ashley Cowburn To discuss welfare reform
Jason Beattie 11/08/2025 Kevin Schofield To discuss DWP policy reforms
Jason Beattie 14/08/2025 Chris Smyth To discuss interview request
Jason Beattie 04/09/2025 Patrick Butler Introductory meeting
John Stevens Nil return Nil return Nil return
Bex Bailey Nil return Nil return Nil return
Alaina Macdonald Nil return Nil return Nil return
Graeme Cooke Nil return Nil return Nil return
Joe Knight Nil return Nil return Nil return
James Kilmartin Nil return Nil return Nil return