Labour general secretary Hollie Ridley is set to stand down after serving for two years, party staff have been told. Ridley, a close ally of Labour leader Keir Starmer, says she will step aside after the party’s annual conference in September and is expected to leave the role this autumn.

Multiple outlets report that Ridley has been credited with overseeing Labour’s ground and field operations during the 2024 general election, contributing to the party’s campaign work that led to a landslide victory. In messages to staff described in reporting, she cites personal reasons for her decision. One report also says Ridley is making way for a successor to work alongside the new leadership.

The outlets agree that Ridley will not continue in the post beyond the conference period. Details of who will take over and when a replacement will be confirmed are not covered in the provided reports.