207. What Can We Learn About Farage’s Finances From His Accounts?
What are the Reform leader’s tax arrangements? Do the party leaders really publish their tax returns? Has there ever been a financially dodgier Prime Minister than Winston Churchill? Robert and Ste...
14 Syys 202542min
206. Will Starmer Sack Mandelson Over Epstein?
Why do politicians hang out with billionaires? Are they a problem for democracy? What happens when a wealthy venture capitalist starts lobbying British institutions? Steph and Robert look at how th...
10 Syys 202536min
205. Are Reform Looking For An Argentine Tango?
Who is Nigel Farage inspired by when it comes to Reform’s plans for the economy? What does Starmer’s reshuffle mean for business, skills and employment law? And which minister refused to move? Robe...
7 Syys 202539min
204. Will The Late Late Budget Heal Or Harm?
How much is Reeves to blame for surging government borrowing costs? Has she made another error by maximising uncertainty with the long wait to the budget? How could she mend public finances? Robert...
3 Syys 202539min
203. How To Beat Farage And The Populists
Is economic policy or economic messaging more important? What single “mission” should energise the whole government? How does Trump cut taxes for the super rich and keep the support of the low-income ...
31 Elo 202540min
202. What's The Cost Of Trump Controlling The Fed?
Is there a political case for Trump’s attempt to control America’s central bank? How close are the UK and France to debt crises? How is Starmer trying to exercise more control over Reeves and the Trea...
27 Elo 202537min
201. Which Taxes Will Rachel Reeves Raise This Autumn?
Would an annual charge on properties valued over £500,000 be fairer than stamp duty? Will the Chancellor eventually have to scrap the manifesto promise and raise taxes on ‘working people’? How much co...
24 Elo 202534min
200. Should Asylum Seekers Be Given Jobs?
Is immigration good or bad for economic growth? Why are we spending so much money on things like migrant hotels? Can we support our ageing population without migrants? Steph speaks to migration an...
20 Elo 202537min
