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Sir Robbie Gibb

Senior Advisor
Robbie Gibb is a seasoned political advisor, broadcast journalist and communications professional with an insider’s knowledge of the British political landscape and an expert understanding of the Brexit process.

For two years Robbie was Downing Street’s Director of Communications and one of Prime Minister Theresa May’s closest political advisers.

    For two years Robbie was Downing Street’s Director of Communications and one of Prime Minister Theresa May’s closest political advisers.

      He joined from the BBC in the aftermath of the 2017 General Election and was intimately involved in the development and selling of Britain’s policy to leave the EU. His first-hand experience and insight into the political drama surrounding Brexit gives him an unparalleled understanding of the challenges the Government now faces in Europe and in Parliament.

      At Number 10 Robbie worked across every area of policy including preparations for the annual budget, drawing up the long-term plan for the NHS and new measures to combat plastic waste.

      A champion of impartiality in broadcast journalism, Robbie had an illustrious career editing many of the BBC’s flagship programmes. In the years leading up to his move into politics, he was head of BBC Westminster with overall responsibility for the BBC’s political output.

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      Of Course the Media Must Hold Government to Account, but Reporting This Pandemic Is Not a Game

      There is nothing about Covid-19 that is business as usual. Yet for some, a ‘business as usual’ mindset remains the default position. When the virus is defeated, there will be time enough for Parliamentary probes and public inquiries but in the heat of the battle, stopping for a squabble about the Government’s messaging is only impeding the fight.

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      Beyond Media Interviews: Communicating During COVID-19

      In these turbulent times, clear messaging and good communication matter more than ever.  Whether supporting staff through this difficult period, providing customers with up-to-date information or offering the public valuable insights into the fight against COVID-19, it is important to get the tone, message and medium right.

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