# Labour General Secretary Hollie Ridley Steps Down

Hollie Ridley, a close ally of Labour leader Keir Starmer and the party's general secretary, has announced she will step down from the role. Her departure marks a significant personnel change within the Labour Party leadership, coming at a time when Starmer is navigating internal party dynamics and preparing for future elections.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/03/keir-starmer-ally-hollie-ridley-step-down-labour-general-secretary) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:15:24 GMT