Labour aides said the pair came to a mutual agreement for him to step down following the spring statement. It’s a move that may cheer left-wing Labour MPs who were glad to see McSweeney leave this month in the wake of the Peter Mandelson crisis, but leaves the party with another senior vacancy.<\/p>\n
“We have come a long way to turn the Labour party around from electoral oblivion in 2019 to a historic general election victory just five years later, and it is a privilege to have been a part of that,” Pound said in a statement. <\/p>\n
Reeves said Pound’s role “in transforming the Labour party and securing a historic general election win was nothing short of pivotal.” She added: “On entering government to a dire inheritance and a \u00a322 billion Conservative black hole, he has played a key part in helping fix the foundations of the economy and deliver the change we were elected to do.”<\/p>\n
“Matt Pound is one of the most talented operators in Westminster,” said a fellow special adviser. “There have been so many times in the past 18 months when his brilliance has been pivotal in keeping the show on the road.”<\/p>\n