Press release

National Security Adviser appointment: Sir Mark Lyall-Grant

The Prime Minister has confirmed the appointment of Sir Mark Lyall-Grant as his National Security Adviser.

The Prime Minister is pleased to confirm the appointment of Sir Mark Lyall-Grant as his National Security Adviser. Sir Mark will take over the role from Sir Kim Darroch in early September.

Sir Kim Darroch will be moving on to another senior diplomatic post in due course.

Notes to editors

Read Sir Mark Lyall-Grant’s biography.

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Published 7 July 2015