Jim O’Neill – The man shaping Burnhamomics
The Rest Is Money
Jul 12, 2026
Jim O'Neill argues that the next UK government must move beyond manifesto-bound politics to tackle four structural 'sacred cows': the pension triple lock, welfare reform, housing taxation, and infrastructure planning. He suggests that bold, systemic reform—rather than incremental savings—is the only way to signal credibility to financial markets and restore long-term growth.
Key insight: O'Neill advocates for a 'NISTA' (National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority) to independently assess capital projects, arguing that removing these decisions from the Treasury's immediate control is essential to stop political short-termism from stifling growth.
