Andy Burnham appoints Amin-Smith, 36, as his top economic adviser. Multiple reports say Amin-Smith is a former member of a Grammy Award-winning pop band and was previously known for work as a violinist in the group. The appointment follows Amin-Smith’s earlier transition into politics, with one source noting that his political career begins in 2019. Reporting also describes that the adviser role comes after Amin-Smith had “caused a stir” in the Treasury, though specific details of the incident are not provided in the excerpts available to this editor. Across the coverage, the central points are the identity of the appointee, his age, his background in music with a Grammy-winning band, and his entry into politics in 2019. The sources do not include additional information here about the adviser’s specific duties, start date, compensation, or broader policy agenda related to the appointment.