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Burnham Advised By Ex-BOE, Goldman Economists Ahead of UK PM Bid

Andy Burnham, a potential candidate for the UK Prime Minister, has added former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, former Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill, and Carys Roberts from the Institute for Public Policy Research to his advisory team. This move aims to strengthen his economic policy platform as he prepares for a leadership bid.

June 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM UTC

Would-be UK prime minister Andy Burnham has expanded his team of economic advisers ahead of an expected tilt at the leadership this summer, in a bid to add credibility to his nascent policy platform.

Burnham is taking advice from former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, former Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill, and Carys Roberts, the former executive director at the Institute for Public Policy Research think tank, according to people on his campaign who are familiar with the discussions.

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Burnham Advised By Ex-BOE, Goldman Economists Ahead of UK PM Bid

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