Political Thinking with Nick Robinson From Sky boss to Number 10: Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith
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Mar 13, 2026 Andrew Griffith, Conservative MP and former Sky CFO turned Number 10 adviser, advocates business-friendly reform. He discusses how wars and global shocks hit firms, why politicians rush to regulate after crises, the role of business experience in politics, net zero as voluntary action, and working with Rupert Murdoch at Sky. Short, sharp takes on incentives, red tape and restoring opportunity.
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Economy Running On Fumes Makes Shocks More Dangerous
- Andrew Griffith warns current global shocks have piled on top of a UK economy "running on fumes", making households and businesses fearful about the year ahead.
- He cites higher energy costs, disrupted raw materials and long-term public borrowing as the main headwinds echoing the Ukraine shock rather than the unknown of Covid.
Don't Fix Every Failure With A New Law
- Do avoid reflexive lawmaking after crises; sometimes the best answer is to do nothing and preserve market resilience.
- Griffith uses Bury Football Club and the subsequent rush to create a new regulator as an example of overreaction.
Rupert Murdoch Created A Go-Fast Culture At Sky
- Andrew Griffith recalls Rupert Murdoch as "the best boss" for encouraging boldness and asking teams to move twice as fast.
- He credits Sky's growth culture where proposals were pushed to be bigger and faster, fostering risk-taking and innovation.