35. Craig Saunders and Louise Berwick
A prominent civil service power couple, Louise Berwick oversees communications on foreign affairs and defense at Downing Street. Her spouse, Craig Saunders, is transitioning from a senior Home Office communications role to lead news and media at the Treasury.
36. Luke Tryl and Dharmesh Nayee
Luke Tryl is one of Westminster’s well-known commentators, with his More in Common think tank providing polls and frequent focus groups that give SW1 vivid insights into public priorities. His partner Dharmesh Nayee is a senior Treasury civil servant involved in the 2025 budget.
37. Luke Murphy and Paul McNamee
Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy is a major Labour advocate for net zero policies. His partner, Paul McNamee, is the director of the Labour Climate and Environment Forum (LCEF), a green campaign group. Murphy chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Climate and is on the Treasury committee. Under McNamee’s leadership, LCEF events are key gatherings for those interested in Labour’s climate agenda.
38. Hollie Ridley and Teddy Ryan
Labour General Secretary Hollie Ridley holds the top rank in the party’s internal structure. Her husband, Teddy Ryan, a prominent figure in public affairs, heads the U.K. branch of lobbying firm Anacta, known as the “Starmerite lobbying firm.”
39. Zarah Sultana and Craig Lloyd
Independent MP Zarah Sultana co-founded the left-wing Your Party, a political hotbed since last July. Her husband, Craig Lloyd, a former Fire Brigades Union policy officer, advised her campaign to lead this new political movement.
40. Suella and Rael Braverman
Former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman returned to the spotlight after defecting to Reform UK, joining colleagues Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell. Her husband, Rael, rejoined Nigel Farage’s party with her move. He has had an intermittent association with Reform UK, initially joining in December ’24, then leaving in July ’25 following public criticism of Braverman. Love triumphs all.
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