
Connor MacDonald
Head of Economics and Social Policy
Connor leads Policy Exchange’s research efforts in economic and social policy, with a particular focus on levelling up, devolution, and the drivers of economic growth. He was a Blyth Cambridge Trust Scholar at the University of Cambridge, and prior to joining Policy Exchange he was Chief of Staff to a member of Parliament.

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Losing in London is not just a political problem, it’s an economic one too
by Connor MacDonald | May 6, 2022
Related Content The Conservatives look set to have their worst result in London since its current boroughs were created in 1964, and it is now the first time the Conservatives have only controlled one council in central London. What had once been a major urban area...
From energy to employment, how Sunak can draw up a blueprint for prosperity
by Connor MacDonald | Mar 17, 2022
Related Content Rishi Sunak could not have guessed what was in store for the economy when he became Chancellor a little over two years ago. One thing is certain now: he could be one of the most consequential chancellors in the post-war period. Faced with Covid-19...
Sanctions on Russia are Unprecedented in Scope and Scale
by Connor MacDonald | Mar 4, 2022
Related Content “We are inflicting devastating economic pain”. That’s how the Foreign Secretary introduced the UK’s sanction package last week. On Monday this week, the Chairwoman of the Bank of Russia, Elvia Nabiullina – a woman famous for sending coded messages...
The Chancellor is still being inspired by Paul Romer, his Stanford Professor – Good
by Connor MacDonald | Mar 3, 2022
Related Content Rishi Sunak’s Mais Lecture last week was filled with references to all the people one might expect from a Conservative Chancellor. From Adam Smith to Thatcher, it was a who’s who of free-market luminaries. But by far the most interesting namecheck...Support Us
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