Blair Versus Starmer - Can the Government Get Out of Britain's Way?
About this episode
The episode discusses how future UK leadership can improve the country's economic situation, referencing Tony Blair's proposals and current political challenges.
How can Keir Starmer - or whoever leads the country next - help to turn the UK’s fortunes around? Simon French, Managing Director, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Panmure Liberum joins co-host John Stepek to discuss former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s 5000-word prescription for the UK economy, the growing backlash towards Net-Zero policies and why the UK is at risk of sliding towards another “Liz Truss Moment”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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