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June 20, 2025

Matt Clifford steps down as UK prime minister’s advisor on AI

The Entrepreneurs First cofounder is leaving for personal reasons

Tom Nugent

2 min read

Matt Clifford is stepping down from his role as UK prime minister Keir Starmer’s advisor on AI six months after taking on the job. 

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Tom Nugent

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