Chancellor John Healey is bringing Will Straw into the Treasury as his chief of staff, according to reports about the team now being assembled around the new chancellor. The move would place Straw in one of the most senior advisory roles supporting Healey.
Will Straw is widely known in politics as a prominent Remainer, and his appointment is likely to attract attention for both his political background and his family name. He is the son of former Labour home secretary Jack Straw, giving the hire an added layer of interest as Healey shapes his inner circle.
The reported choice suggests Healey is moving quickly to install trusted senior aides as he settles into the Treasury. A chief of staff typically plays a central role in managing political strategy, coordinating advisers and helping set priorities across the department.
While only limited details have emerged about the wider staffing plan, the selection of Will Straw points to the kind of experience and political profile Healey wants around him as his Treasury operation takes shape.
