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Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation

Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation

Exclusive: Economist Ravinder Athwal who worked in Keir Starmer’s team is poached from Flint Global

Ravinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role as an adviser to John Healey, in a move likely to fuel speculation about an early general election.

The chancellor is keen to strengthen his team before the critical budget on 28 October, as the economy is buffeted by high oil prices and rising government borrowing costs.

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