Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’
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Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’

What kind of economy did Labour inherit this summer, and how does Britain measure up to international comparators? Political Fix host Lucy Fisher sits down with Martin Wolf to examine the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the UK’s economy as Rachel Reeves prepares for her seismic first Budget on October 30. Wolf assesses the options facing the chancellor on tax, spending and debt.


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Keir Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment


Rachel Reeves’s Budget must rescue Britain from its growth trap


Reeves struggles to escape from self-imposed restraints


Rachel Reeves needs a credible growth plan


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Presented by Lucy Fisher. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.


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