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Second time lucky for Lucy Rigby?
['Maisie Grice', 'Investment Reporter']
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Second time lucky for Lucy Rigby?
Yet the surprise return of her erstwhile deputy, Lucy Rigby, as Economic Secretary to the Treasury last week may have given the Square Mile a rare opportunity to be cheerful as it faces challenges on multiple fronts.
Amid the revolving door of City ministers, Rigby proved the most popular, with some in the Square Mile often having worried about losing her to a reshuffle.
The furry rodent mascot wasn’t celebrated in all corners of the Square Mile – but her efforts helped her build bridges with banks, fintech and investment platforms.
Ending instabilityAbove all, industry figures hope that Burnham’s decision to appoint market-friendly Rigby is a permanent one, or at least one longer than eight months.