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Lord Jim O’Neill Rejects Formal Role in Burnham Government

8/22/2026

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Lord Jim O'Neill said he will not take a formal role in Andy Burnham's government.
He declined because blind-trust constraints would limit control over his business interests.
He praised the devolution focus and hopes Burnham’s team will act boldly.
He will keep an informal relationship with the prime minister and his team.

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Lord Jim O'Neill said he will not take a formal role in Andy Burnham's government.
He declined because blind-trust constraints would limit control over his business interests.
He praised the devolution focus and hopes Burnham’s team will act boldly.
He will keep an informal relationship with the prime minister and his team.