Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
22-08-2026 10:37 via bbc.co.uk

Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans

Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.
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