Tonight’s #AndrewNeilShow on Channel 4 at 6 - a damning verdict on Liz Truss #ClusterTruss , a little bit of Brexit, talk of a reshuffle, Dominic Raab and round 2 of Ed versus George Andrew Neil Ed Balls George Osborne

The deal to get the Star Wars films made in the UK was one of the most unusual I was involved in - they came bearing lightsabers. Great see that our tax credits almost a decade ago have supported so many jobs and such investment in the creative industries
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Holocaust Memorial Day: Testimonies of survivors must live on

My piece ⁦The Times and The Sunday Times⁩ today.
H.E.T.⁩

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The Chancellor in 2023; the Shadow Chancellor in 2006. Some economic messages are so important they need repeating ….

Exciting to see the new evidence from Cambridge University that the sugar tax we introduced, and which many opposed at the time and since, is working and reducing obesity - clearly the sugar tax should now be extended to help further improve public health theguardian.com/society/2023/j…

The inflationary pressures are real, but this response makes no sense. Having already cut off Leeds, then don’t go to central London - you really have to wonder how anyone in govt thinks any of this will support growth. By Harry Cole in The Sun thesun.co.uk/news/21179002/…

This week marks the 10 year anniversary of introducing the Same Sex Marriage Bill to Parliament. It remains one of my proudest achievements as PM. Many thousands of gay couples have been able to get married as a result. Proof that government really can make a positive difference.

Minouche is a stellar appointment for Columbia. I’ve worked with her as a fellow British Museum trustee and when we appointed her deputy governor of the Bank of England 9 years ago. She brings intelligence, imagination and good humour to everything she does.

Sad news that Sir Alan Budd has died - he helped enormously in advising us on how to design and then launch the new Office for Budget Responsibility 13 years ago. A great public servant whose work will continue to benefit generations to come. Thank you, Alan

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us this year – whether you’ve visited, engaged online or donated ❤️

Find out how you can support the Museum here: ow.ly/7G6l30s7hE5

Today is our 264th birthday! 🏛🎉 🎈

The Museum first opened to ‘all studious and curious persons’ on 15 January 1759, and we’ve welcomed over 356 million visitors since – are you one of them?

Got hold of a proof copy of ⁦Daniel Finkelstein⁩ new book - he’s often told me parts of his extraordinary family story and I was so fortunate to know his mother Mirjam, who survived Belsen concentration camp - I know it will be beautifully written - very excited to read it

Clare is brilliant - what a great appointment by OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives

Mirjam Finkelstein, Amsterdam, June 1943:

'Early in the morning I heard these boots on the pavement outside. The Germans had surrounded this particular area. They had lists of names. We had breakfast with all sorts of unusual things because we thought we might as well…'

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From David Gauke: In defence of austerity bit.ly/3Chepkx

It’s #NewYearsEve 🎉

Here are some dazzling fireworks to ring in the new year 🎆🎇✨

This fabulous print was made by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, and is part of his series ‘Meisho Edo Hyakkei’ (‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’).

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Thanks Jamie Oliver for having me on your show today - flattered to be asked and proud to have helped you introduce the sugar levy

This miniature mother of pearl relief shows a nativity scene in dazzling detail ✨

Made in Germany during the 15th century, it shows the Virgin Mary kneeling beside Christ, with cattle in stalls behind, angels overhead, and Bethlehem in the distance. ow.ly/IHzi50LWtOM

ONS revised down its UK growth estimates for the first half of 2022: 0.6% in Q1, 0.1% Q2. It means GDP still 0.8% below pre-pandemic level, leaving UK only G7 economy with output still below pre-Covid level. US GDP is 4.3% above its 2019 level, Eurozone 2.2% above.