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George Osborne
Politician and editor
George Osborne is a British politician and editor who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2010 to 2016. As one of the central figures in UK economic policy during that period, he oversaw the government’s programme of deficit reduction following the financial crisis. Since leaving frontline politics, he has held a range of roles across media and finance, including serving as editor of the Evening Standard. He remains an influential voice on economic and political affairs, writing and speaking regularly on the challenges facing the UK and the global economy.