"Over the past four months I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as the chancellor's infrastructure and planning adviser, and in my time have had the ability to advise HM Treasury and help steer the important steps the government is taking to improve the planning system to support economic growth. I look forward to continuing my engagement with HM Treasury and government as I return to the private sector."
"Her decision to leave the post comes amid disagreements at the top of government about how far to push its deregulation agenda, with some senior officials warning that Keir Starmer's latest attempt to kickstart major building schemes could damage EU relations. Disquiet is also growing among some Labour MPs, with 30 writing to the prime minister this week urging not to push ahead with some of his more radical planning reforms."
"Starmer and Reeves have put planning at the heart of their push for economic growth, which has so far struggled to gain traction, with figures released on Friday showing the economy shrank 0.1% in the three months to October. Howard is understood to have disagreed with Starmer's decision to announce he would fully adopt recommendations into building nuclear power stations faster."
Catherine Howard will leave the Treasury when her contract ends on 1 January after four months as the chancellor's infrastructure and planning adviser. Howard reportedly warned against immediately implementing radical proposals to sweep aside planning regulations intended to accelerate infrastructure projects. Her departure follows disagreements at the top of government over the deregulation agenda and concerns from senior officials that aggressive reforms could damage EU relations. Disquiet among Labour MPs has grown, with 30 MPs urging the prime minister not to proceed with some radical planning reforms. Planning has been prioritized to drive economic growth amid weak economic figures; GDP fell 0.1% in the three months to October.
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