James Meadway

James Meadway is an economist and political commentator. He previously served as an advisor to Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell. He is currently newsworthy as the co-chair of Verdant, a newly launched green thinktank. Verdant's first report suggests potential savings of up to £30 billion annually for UK taxpayers through tackling waste, fraud, and tax avoidance. This launch coincides with increased attention on the Green party's future manifesto under Zack Polanski. Meadway's involvement in Verdant positions him as a key figure in shaping green economic policy and contributing to debates on fiscal responsibility. Separately, he is also quoted as QuotableEconomist James Meadway offering commentary on international economic events, specifically US President Donald Trump's handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, highlighting his continued relevance in analyzing global economic and political issues.