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Senior economist Jim ONeill, a former Conservative Treasury minister advising Andy Burnham, is urging the UK to move beyond its long-standing reliance on the U.S. and embrace a broader global trade strategy. Citing recent U.S. unpredictability as a wake-up call, ONeill is launching BRICS+ Thinking to foster expertise on emerging economies — a shift he believes the UK desperately needs after Brexit. Praising Burnham’s street-smart instincts and real-world savvy, ONeill sees him as uniquely positioned to lead this transformation — even if he doesn’t take a formal role. While Burnham rejects EU re-entry, ONeill hints it might be viable under certain conditions, pushing for a more diversified, resilient economic future.

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