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Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation

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Economist Ravinder Athwal, who previously worked in Keir Starmer's team, has been appointed as an adviser to Chancellor John Healey. This move occurs shortly before the critical UK budget on 28 October, amid high oil prices and rising government borrowing costs. Athwal, who wrote Labour's 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role to strengthen the Chancellor's team. The appointment is widely viewed as a precursor to an early general election, though the specific timing remains uncertain. The source indicates Athwal is currently employed by Flint Global, but the exact nature of his new role is not fully detailed in the provided text.

Key points

• Ravinder Athwal, the economist who authored Labour's 2024 manifesto, has been appointed as a senior adviser to Chancellor John Healey.
• The appointment is expected to occur before the critical UK budget on 28 October, potentially influencing speculation about an early general election.

Context and limitations

The source provides limited context on Athwal's specific duties under the new role and does not confirm the exact timing of the appointment relative to the budget date.

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