Harriett Baldwin elected Treasury Committee chair

Five candidates nominated for the position

Jenna Brown
clock • 2 min read

Harriett Baldwin has been elected as the chair of the Treasury Committee beating four other contenders to lead the influential panel.

Five candidates were nominated for the role of chair, triggering an election between:  Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire; John Baron, MP for Basildon and Billericay; North East Bedfordshire MP Richard Fuller; former Tory party leader candidate and MP for South Northamptonshire Andrea Leadsom and Kit Malthouse, MP for North West Hampshire. Baldwin was a key figure in the debate surrounding the introduction of the Retail Distribution Review. She triggered the first parliamentary debate on the issue and was a champion of the IFA community during its introduction. The new chair was e...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on People

Next Generation Advisers: Meet Sherlock Financial Planning's Sarah Sherlock

Next Generation Advisers: Meet Sherlock Financial Planning's Sarah Sherlock

‘Speaking to someone far removed from your own experience can be intimidating’

Isabel Baxter
clock 04 December 2025 • 4 min read
People Moves: Five Wealth welcomes COO from Verso WM

People Moves: Five Wealth welcomes COO from Verso WM

Glenn Urquhart brings more than two decades of experience across financial services

Professional Adviser
clock 04 December 2025 • 1 min read
PFS director Debbie Mitchell departs

PFS director Debbie Mitchell departs

To become deputy president of the CII in 2026 and president in 2027

Isabel Baxter
clock 02 December 2025 • 2 min read