The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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National Security and Intelligence

The National Security Secretariat coordinates security and intelligence issues of strategic importance across government and supports the National Security Adviser and National Security Council. The Joint Intelligence Organisation produces independent all-source assessments on issues of national security and foreign policy and supports the Joint Intelligence Committee. National Security and Intelligence is part of the Cabinet Office .

The National Security Secretariat coordinates security and intelligence issues of strategic importance across government and supports the National Security Adviser and National Security Council. The Joint Intelligence Organisation produces independent all-source assessments on issues of national security and foreign policy and supports the Joint Intelligence Committee. National Security and Intelligence is part of the Cabinet Office .

Senior Staff

Jonathan Powell
National Security Adviser
Dame Madeleine Alessandri DCB, CMG
Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee