Minouche Shafik to join No 10 as chief economic adviser despite controversial tenure at Columbia University

Appointment of Nemat “Minouche” Shafik announced after series of economic missteps by Downing Street

Minouche Shafik to join No 10 as chief economic adviser despite controversial tenure at Columbia University

The moves indicate that Starmer believes he needs better economic advice before a budget later this year that is expected to include further tax rises.

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed economist and former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik as his chief economic adviser. It’s part of a…