Michael Ellam
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Michael Ellam serves as the Prime Minister's 'sherpa', a key figure in negotiating international agreements for the UK government. His role involves facilitating communication and strategy in high-stakes discussions, particularly in relation to trade negotiations with the US.
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Michael Ellam was the Treasury’s director general of international finance at the time.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaked confidential Treasury briefing to banker friendThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-02-13
Australia· 2026-02-13
Much of the pre-summit negotiations were handled by Starmer’s 'EU sherpa' Michael Ellam.
Defence pact likely to be centrepiece of EU-UK ‘reset’ summit in London – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-05-18
Ireland· 2025-05-18
A team of around 20, led out of No 10 by Michael Ellam, the Treasury and banking veteran.
After Trump tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer is to slow down and go fasterBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Michael Ellam is Starmer’s economic international affairs adviser.
‘It could’ve been much worse’: how UK avoided a bigger blow from Trump tariffs | Economic policyThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
United Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Downing Street officials are closely involved in the talks, including the prime minister’s 'sherpa' Michael Ellam.
‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs | International tradeThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-03-28
United Kingdom· 2025-03-28
