A man has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police for selling a stolen government phone, which belonged to Morgan McSweeney, the former chief of staff to the Prime Minister. The phone was stolen in London in October 2025, during McSweeney's tenure as chief of staff.
According to sources, the phone was stolen in a crowded area of central London, and it is believed that the thief was able to sell it on to the man who was arrested. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the phone has been recovered and that an investigation is ongoing.
The incident raises concerns about the security of government phones and the potential for data breaches. As a government aide, McSweeney would have had access to sensitive information, and the theft of his phone could have potentially compromised national security.
The Labour Party has called for greater security measures to be put in place to protect government officials' phones and prevent similar incidents in the future. In a statement, the party said, 'This incident highlights the need for the Government to take immediate action to protect the security of government officials' phones and to prevent the sale of stolen devices.'
The Metropolitan Police have not disclosed the name of the man arrested, citing ongoing investigations. However, they have confirmed that he will face charges related to the theft and sale of the stolen phone.