Multiple outlets report that Keir Starmer has appointed Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers. The coverage frames the move as a notable step, given that Brown and Harman are strongly associated with the New Labour era of UK politics. The articles suggest the appointments are intended to draw on their experience and political profile during a period when the Labour Party is focused on maintaining or improving its electoral position. While the pieces discuss the appointments critically, they are consistent in stating that Starmer’s adviser appointments include both Brown and Harman. The reporting does not identify the specific roles’ mandates in detail, but it positions the appointments as part of Starmer’s broader approach to leadership and strategy. Overall, the sources agree on the central fact of the adviser appointments while differing in tone and interpretation about what the decision signals politically.