Andy Burnham struggles to recruit key ally amid fears over​ wealth taxes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has yet to secure Government roles for two senior economic figures who had been expected to advise on his economic agenda, with discussions over potential appointments still ongoing.Lord O’Neill of Gatley and former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane have not formally accepted positions, with The Times reporting that negotiations remain active.Lord O’Neill, the former Goldman Sachs economist, has reportedly been offered ministerial and advisory roles but remains unconvinced about joining the Government. According to The Times, his concerns include potential wealth taxes being considered by some within Mr Burnham’s team and the requirement to place his investments into a blind...

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