Simon Youel

ResearcherModern

Simon Youel is head of policy and advocacy at Positive Money, a London research and campaign group working on the money and banking system. He joined in 2017 and runs the group's work in the UK media and Parliament. He wrote its March 2026 report arguing that higher Bank of England rates fall hardest on new investment such as renewable energy, and that Parliament should have a say in how the Bank treats different assets. He also argues the digital pound should stay public money that anyone can use.