Jonathan Powell (Labour adviser) Jonathan Powell (Labour adviser) Jonathan Nicholas Powell (born 14 August 1956) is a British diplomat who served as the first Downing Street Chief of Staff, under British prime minister Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007. He was the only senior adviser to last the whole period of Blair's leadership. During this period Powell was also the chief British negotiator on Northern Ireland. In 2007, Powell joined Morgan Stanley as a full-time senior managing director of its investment banking division. He runs the charity Inter Mediate which works on armed conflicts around the world. In 2014, David Cameron appointed Powell to
Livability (charity) the welcome they offer to every person." Notable patrons and supporters of Livability include: Anne, Princess Royal (Patron); Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury (President); Valerie Howarth (Senior Vice President and Trustee); Esther Rantzen (Vice President); and Pam Rhodes (Vice President). Harry Redknapp has also attended events in support of Livability. Livability (charity) Livability is a national disability charity based in the UK and is the country's largest Christian disability charity. The charity was formed in 2007 after a merger between the Shaftesbury Society and John Grooms. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby became President of the organization in 2013 and