James Nation
Former Treasury and Downing Street advisor and current Managing Director of Forefront Advisors, with experience advising Rishi Sunak on economic and fiscal policy.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 31min
Reality Check: Andy Burnham, abolishing the OBR & why Rishi was right
James Nation, former Treasury and Downing Street advisor now leading Forefront Advisors, talks markets and fiscal credibility. He explains why Andy Burnham’s bid unsettled bond markets. He discusses how governments must respect financing constraints, the case for fixing the OBR, and why early action on inflation mattered. He also reflects on moving from government to the private sector.
