John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, said he would want a governor “in tune” with his radical government LEON NEAL/GETTY IMAGESJohn McDonnell has called on Boris Johnson to delay the appointment of a new governor of the Bank of England until after the next general election. The shadow chancellor said that it would be “inappropriate” because the prime minister’s government could be forced from office within weeks. Last year Mr McDonnell said that if Labour came to power it would install a governor “in tune” with what he said would be a radical government. The governor of the Bank of England is considered one of the most powerful unelected roles in the country. Mr McDonnell said: “I think it would be precipitous to do an appointment when…

Source: The Times September 29, 2019 23:11 UTC