Lord O'Neill Rules Out Government Job After Burnham Adviser Reports
📅 Aug 22, 2026⏱ 1 min read💬 0 comments
Lord O'Neill, the former chief economist at Goldman Sachs and a well-known public figure in British economic policy, has ruled out taking a government position following media reports suggesting he was being lined up to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser. The dismissal came as speculation about Burnham's potential cabinet or advisory appointments intensified. O'Neill, who previously served as Commercial Secretary to the Treasury under David Cameron's government, gave no detailed explanation for his decision. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and a prominent Labour figure, has been working to build an economic advisory team.