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Former Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Tapped as UK Economic Adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Minouche Shafik, former Columbia University president, as his chief economic adviser in 2024 to stabilize the economy.
Shafik resigned from her position at Columbia University in August 2024 after facing significant backlash regarding her response to the protests supporting Palestine that arose following the Hamas attacks in October 2023.
Starmer's staff shakeup, including Darren Jones as chief secretary, aims to address sluggish growth and heated immigration debates amid asylum system challenges.
Dave Pares, speaking for Starmer, expressed that the prime minister was very pleased to have Shafik join the government, given her strong background in economic matters.
The appointment signals Starmer's intent to avert a budget crisis and fix the asylum system while confronting economic and political pressures from Reform UK’s immigration stance.

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Former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik tapped as UK economic adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed economist and former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik as his chief economic adviser. It’s part of a staff shakeup aimed at strengthening the government’s response to a sluggish economy and a heated political debate over immigration.

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