People
1670 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings. Page 22 of 28.
Paul Dennett
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester who held the office between Andy Burnham and Bev Craig.
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester who held the office between Andy Burnham and Bev Craig.
Paul DonovanUBS chief economist whose six-word diagnosis defined the 2026 oil crash.
UBS chief economist whose six-word diagnosis defined the 2026 oil crash.
Paul Hill
NASA flight director who led the unpublished Orion heat shield review.
NASA flight director who led the unpublished Orion heat shield review.
Paul Martin
Canadian finance minister from 1993 to 2002 and Liberal Prime Minister from 2003 to 2006.
Canadian finance minister from 1993 to 2002 and Liberal Prime Minister from 2003 to 2006.
Paul NajsarekLead inspector for the 2026 Best Value inspection of Bedford Borough Council.
Lead inspector for the 2026 Best Value inspection of Bedford Borough Council.
Paul OstermanProfessor at MIT Sloan School of Management and expert on labour economics and workforce policy; argued that AI attribution in layoff announcements continues a decades-long pattern of technology as a cover for planned restructuring.
Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and expert on labour economics and workforce policy; argued that AI attribution in layoff announcements continues a decades-long pattern of technology as a cover for planned restructuring.Paul RockWales Green Party MS for Cardiff Ffynnon Taf; one of two Green members in the 2026 Senedd.
Wales Green Party MS for Cardiff Ffynnon Taf; one of two Green members in the 2026 Senedd.
Paul SextonIndependent Durham County councillor for Chester-le-Street South since 2017.
Independent Durham County councillor for Chester-le-Street South since 2017.
Paul Sharratt
Policy and Research Lead, Sovereign Tech Agency Germany; represented German open-source sovereignty at Brussels summit.
Policy and Research Lead, Sovereign Tech Agency Germany; represented German open-source sovereignty at Brussels summit.
Pavel Malkov
Governor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast since 2022 and former head of the Rosstat statistics service.
Governor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast since 2022 and former head of the Rosstat statistics service.
Pedro Monreal
Cuban economist and Cuba Transformación co-author analysing the island's economic crisis.
Cuban economist and Cuba Transformación co-author analysing the island's economic crisis.
Pedro Porro
Spain defender who scored Spain's second goal against France.
Spain defender who scored Spain's second goal against France.
Pedro SánchezPrime Minister of Spain since 2018 and leader of PSOE.
Prime Minister of Spain since 2018 and leader of PSOE.
Pele
Brazilian football legend and three-time World Cup winner, used as historical benchmark for Bellingham's scoring milestone.
Brazilian football legend and three-time World Cup winner, used as historical benchmark for Bellingham's scoring milestone.
Pepa MillánPepa Millán is Vox's congressional spokesperson in Spain's Congreso de los Diputados; on 28 April 2026 she deployed the 'prioridad nacional' housing frame during the rental price-freeze vote.
Pepa Millán is Vox's congressional spokesperson in Spain's Congreso de los Diputados; on 28 April 2026 she deployed the 'prioridad nacional' housing frame during the rental price-freeze vote.
Pep GuardiolaBarcelona, Bayern and Manchester City manager; floated as Italy coaching candidate after 2026 World Cup exit.
Pérez CastañedaDirector of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant; confirmed 180 days of capital maintenance are required after the 14 May 2026 failure.
Director of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant; confirmed 180 days of capital maintenance are required after the 14 May 2026 failure.
Petar Musa
Croatia striker who scored one of their two goals in the 4-2 defeat to England on 17 June 2026.
Croatia striker who scored one of their two goals in the 4-2 defeat to England on 17 June 2026.
Pete HegsethUS Secretary of War; Article 2 doctrine converts Iran's undeclared war into sworn cabinet policy.
US Secretary of War; Article 2 doctrine converts Iran's undeclared war into sworn cabinet policy.Peter HarrisReform UK group leader at Essex County Council; formal council leader election pending 28 May AGM.
Reform UK group leader at Essex County Council; formal council leader election pending 28 May AGM.
Pete RickettsNebraska Republican senator; former governor; appointed 2023 to replace Ben Sasse.
Nebraska Republican senator; former governor; appointed 2023 to replace Ben Sasse.
Peter James
Founding Chairman of DroneShield; departed April 2026; ASIC probe covers his November 2025 share sales.
Founding Chairman of DroneShield; departed April 2026; ASIC probe covers his November 2025 share sales.
Péter Magyar
Hungary's prime minister since May 2026, setting policy on Ukrainian trade, aid and accession.
Hungary's prime minister since May 2026, setting policy on Ukrainian trade, aid and accession.
Peter McCroryAnthropic researcher whose work measures AI's real impact on employment and hiring.
Anthropic researcher whose work measures AI's real impact on employment and hiring.
Peter RiceIncoming Netflix chief content officer; former Disney and Fox executive, starting 26 October 2026.
Incoming Netflix chief content officer; former Disney and Fox executive, starting 26 October 2026.Peter StaffordA 39-year-old American general surgeon working with the missionary group Serge in Bunia, DRC; confirmed as the first US citizen with Bundibugyo Ebola on 20 May 2026 and evacuated to Germany for treatment.
A 39-year-old American general surgeon working with the missionary group Serge in Bunia, DRC; confirmed as the first US citizen with Bundibugyo Ebola on 20 May 2026 and evacuated to Germany for treatment.Peter Stokes
19-year-old alleged Scattered Spider member arrested in Helsinki, April 2026.
19-year-old alleged Scattered Spider member arrested in Helsinki, April 2026.
Peter ThielGerman-American tech investor; co-founded PayPal and Palantir; Founders Fund backs Stark Defence in 2026.
German-American tech investor; co-founded PayPal and Palantir; Founders Fund backs Stark Defence in 2026.Peter WilliamsFormer L3Harris executive; pleaded guilty to stealing US government zero-days and selling them to Operation Zero, sentenced 87 months.
Former L3Harris executive; pleaded guilty to stealing US government zero-days and selling them to Operation Zero, sentenced 87 months.
Petras KatinasPetras Katinas is a research fellow at RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security specialising in energy sanctions and Russian oil revenue analysis.
Petras Katinas is a research fellow at RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security specialising in energy sanctions and Russian oil revenue analysis.
Petteri Orpo
Prime Minister of Finland since June 2023 and leader of the centre-right National Coalition Party.
Prime Minister of Finland since June 2023 and leader of the centre-right National Coalition Party.
Philip HuangDallas County Health director quoted on FIFA26 multinational arrival pressure as CDC absent from coordination.
Dallas County Health director quoted on FIFA26 multinational arrival pressure as CDC absent from coordination.
Philip J. Pierre
Prime minister of Saint Lucia since 2021.
Prime minister of Saint Lucia since 2021.
Philippe Van DammeDeputy Director-General of DG DIGIT, European Commission; panellist on European technology in the public sector.
Philip RycroftSenior civil servant who led the 2025-26 review of foreign financial influence in UK elections
Senior civil servant who led the 2025-26 review of foreign financial influence in UK elections
Phil McGraneRepublican Idaho Secretary of State who refused to share voter data with Trump DOJ.
Phil WoolasLabour MP whose 2010 election court defeat set the governing precedent for Section 106 RPA 1983.
Labour MP whose 2010 election court defeat set the governing precedent for Section 106 RPA 1983.
Phyllis RandallChair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Virginia's densest data-centre county.
Chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Virginia's densest data-centre county.
Pierluigi Collina
FIFA's chief refereeing officer, a former World Cup final referee.
FIFA's chief refereeing officer, a former World Cup final referee.
Piero CipolloneMember of the ECB Executive Board overseeing digital euro development and payments infrastructure.
Member of the ECB Executive Board overseeing digital euro development and payments infrastructure.
Piers MorganBritish broadcaster and former tabloid editor who hosts the YouTube show Piers Morgan Uncensored.
British broadcaster and former tabloid editor who hosts the YouTube show Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Piotr KusGeneral Director of ENTSOG, the EU gas transmission operator coordination body; Brussels-based.
Pope FrancisArgentine pope who led the Catholic Church from 2013 until his death in 2025.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope since May 2025; born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, formerly Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru.
Pope since May 2025; born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, formerly Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru.
Prabowo Subianto
Indonesia's president since 2024; approved Silmy Karim's dismissal amid legal proceedings in June 2026.
Indonesia's president since 2024; approved Silmy Karim's dismissal amid legal proceedings in June 2026.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister since October 2019; a member of the ruling Al Saud family.
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister since October 2019; a member of the ruling Al Saud family.
Princess LeonorHeir to the Spanish throne as Princess of Asturias, elder daughter of Felipe VI.
Heir to the Spanish throne as Princess of Asturias, elder daughter of Felipe VI.
Promise DavidCanadian midfielder who assisted Cyle Larin's equaliser against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Canadian midfielder who assisted Cyle Larin's equaliser against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Qasem Nouri Roudini
Baloch prisoner executed 4 May 2026 despite his death sentence being overturned twice by Iranian courts.
Baloch prisoner executed 4 May 2026 despite his death sentence being overturned twice by Iranian courts.
Rachel ReevesLabour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey; Chancellor of the Exchequer 2024 to 2026.
Labour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey; Chancellor of the Exchequer 2024 to 2026.
Radoslaw Sikorski
Poland's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, a leading European advocate of support for Ukraine.
Poland's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, a leading European advocate of support for Ukraine.
Rafael Grossi
IAEA Director General since 2019; principal independent arbiter of nuclear risk in the 2026 Iran conflict.
IAEA Director General since 2019; principal independent arbiter of nuclear risk in the 2026 Iran conflict.
Rafael LouzánPresident of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Rafael PauloJudge at Brazil's Federal Regional Court of the First Region.
Judge at Brazil's Federal Regional Court of the First Region.
RajaiMohammad Ali Rajai, Iran's second President (1981); his assassination 40 days into office is Iran's last presidential assassination, now referenced in wartime political violence context.
Mohammad Ali Rajai, Iran's second President (1981); his assassination 40 days into office is Iran's last presidential assassination, now referenced in wartime political violence context.
Rajeev RajanFormer Atlassian CTO whose departure in March 2026 led to the role being split between two AI-specialised executives.
Former Atlassian CTO whose departure in March 2026 led to the role being split between two AI-specialised executives.
Rajnath Singh
India's defence minister since May 2019 and Lok Sabha member for Lucknow.
India's defence minister since May 2019 and Lok Sabha member for Lucknow.
Ralf Rangnick
German coach who led Austria to their first World Cup since 1998 with a high-pressing style.
German coach who led Austria to their first World Cup since 1998 with a high-pressing style.
Ralph NormanSouth Carolina Republican politician who sought a Trump endorsement for Mark Lynch's special-primary bid.
South Carolina Republican politician who sought a Trump endorsement for Mark Lynch's special-primary bid.
Ramin RezaeianIranian right-back who became his country's all-time World Cup top scorer with three goals in 2026.
Iranian right-back who became his country's all-time World Cup top scorer with three goals in 2026.