Tom Scholar appointed as Treasury permanent secretary

Key figure in EU deal Cameron sealed in Brussels last month to replace Sir Nicholas Macpherson

The Whitehall man who helped David Cameron hammer out his EU deal has been rewarded with one of the most powerful jobs in the civil service and a key role in the running of the economy.

Tom Scholar, 47, the prime minister's principal adviser on the European Union, has been installed as permanent secretary to the Treasury, replacing Sir Nicholas Macpherson who is stepping down at the end of this month.

Delighted Tom Scholar will be new @HMTreasury permanent secretary. One of the very best and brightest in our public life.