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Back to SearchIs Labour's King's Speech bold enough?
Episode 76
Sir Keir Starmer says his big ambitions are to rebuild prosperity and trust. What new laws did he propose in the King’s speech? Will they work and ar…
1 year, 8 months ago
Bank of England Economist: Interest rates must be cut
Episode 72
Economist and external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Swati Dhingra talks to Robert and Steph about why she thinks the ti…
1 year, 8 months ago
Labour’s first economic move in government
Episode 74
Does capitalism only work if people continue to be poor? How can we encourage young people to contribute to their pension? What do we know so far abo…
1 year, 8 months ago
What will Keir Starmer do now?
Episode 73
Robert and Steph debrief after an incredibly dramatic week in politics, discussing the new cabinet appointments, what it’s like to ask a question at …
1 year, 8 months ago
Polling Day Special: What happens if Labour fail?
How would Great British Energy actually work? Could the Lib Dems become the official opposition? What would Robert and Steph do if they were in charg…
1 year, 8 months ago
How could our money be better spent within the NHS?
Episode 71
Robert and Steph answer your questions including, how do we measure our productivity in the UK? Why didn’t the Bank of England cut interest rates? Ho…
1 year, 8 months ago
What’s Labour’s plan for growth?
How do Labour plan to grow the economy? Would Shein be allowed to float on the London Stock Exchange? Will regulating AI boost productivity without c…
1 year, 9 months ago
Does debt really matter?
Episode 69
Is this the first time since Brexit that the UK has something that the EU actually needs? What would happen if capital gains tax was applicable on al…
1 year, 9 months ago
Election Tax Special: What do political parties want to do with your money?
Episode 68
Who are the "working people" that Keir Starmer has promised no tax increases for? Would Reform UK send the markets into a spiral if they got into pow…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Labour Manifesto: Is it really pro-business?
Episode 67
How can Labour avoid austerity? What are the party’s plans for education? Can Labour position themselves as the party of wealth creation? Join Robert…
1 year, 9 months ago