Stefan Czerniawski on Mythryl: “An anecdote told against Burnham, but which actually illustrates why…”

An anecdote told against Burnham, but which actually illustrates why the Treasury is such a defective organisation. (I have no idea whether he can or would make tough fiscal decisions, but this story tells us nothing either way)

Thomas Penny@thomaswpenny.bsky.social

I have doubts Andy Burnham is the guy to make tough fiscal decisions because of the way he was as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. (Short thread) He was evidently lovely to work with, but too generous with the money. Here’s a story from a civil servant who worked with him…

17/6/26, 1:00 pm1 repost4 likes

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