Inheritance Tax champion James Murray promoted in PM's No 10 reshuffle

James Murray has often been tasked with being the Government's spokesperson on matters relating to Inheritance Tax changes, saying it is 'fair and balanced'. And he has now been rewarded with a promotion by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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James Murray has been promoted to the role of chief secretary to the Treasury, which was previously held by Bristol North West MP Darren Jones.
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James Murray has been promoted to the role of chief secretary to the Treasury, which was previously held by Bristol North West MP Darren Jones.

An Inheritance Tax advocate who has largely been tasked with promoting the Government's position on reforming agricultural tax reliefs has been rewarded with a promotion. On the first day since UK...

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