John Healey, newly appointed as Chancellor, has appointed William Straw, son of former Labour cabinet minister Jack Straw, as his chief of staff. William Straw is a prominent Remain campaigner, and his appointment to one of the most senior roles in the Treasury places him at the heart of the new Chancellor's economic team as the government beds in following recent ministerial changes.

The appointment comes amid a wider reshuffle of the Government, with figures such as Andy Burnham taking on the role of Prime Minister and facing scrutiny over Channel migrant crossings and youth unemployment. Straw, previously known for his Remain advocacy during the Brexit debates, brings political pedigree as the son of Jack Straw, who served as Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary under Tony Blair, to Healey's inner circle at a pivotal moment for the Treasury's economic agenda.