New Zealand strategist set to become political director for incoming UK PM

Political Journalist·NZ Herald·16 Jul, 2026 10:17 PM2 mins to read‌Hayden Munro was campaign manager during Labour’s successful 2020 election - and now looks set for No. 10 Downing Street. Photos / FileNew Zealander Hayden Munro, who headed Labour’s successful 2020 election campaign, is set to be appointed as political director for incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The move was first reported by local media, but the Herald has independently confirmed the reports. Munro was win when the party scored 65 seats to form the first single party majority Government in the MMP era.