Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham is expanding his policy team to address key issues, with vacancies announced for experts in technology, economic growth, and cost-of-living pressures. Among the roles is a specialist position focused on the societal impact of artificial intelligence, highlighting the government’s growing emphasis on digital transformation. The recruitment drive offers insight into the priorities shaping the next government’s agenda, particularly in areas where current expertise may be lacking. Downing Street’s move signals a strategic push to strengthen advisory capacity on emerging challenges.


Andy Burnham advertises for policy experts in technology, economic growth and cost-of-living challengesAndy Burnham is to recruit a number of advisers to plug gaps in No 10, including an expert on how AI will affect society.The roles advertised by Downing Street give a glimpse into the biggest challenges facing the prime minister – and what he has decided to prioritise. Continue reading...