About this episode
Robert and Steph discuss the UK's economic challenges with former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Is the UK stuck in a debt and tax doom loop, and how do we get out? How do we cut welfare spending? How important is it to give regional mayors more agency over tax and spending? And what can we learn from Mississippi? Robert and Steph talk to former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt about his take on the economy now he's not running the Treasury, as detailed in his new book 'Can we be rich again?'. Plus for the first time Steph admits it's not all about Middlesbrough. The Rest is Money is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain’s smart energy pioneer. Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok…
People in this episode
Hosts: Robert, Steph
Guest: Jeremy Hunt
Topics covered
- UK economy
- debt
- taxation
- welfare spending
- regional governance
- interview with Jeremy Hunt
Keywords
- UK
- debt
- tax
- welfare
- Jeremy Hunt
- economy
- Mississippi
- Middlesbrough
Sponsors
Octopus Energy
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Can we be rich again?
Places: UK, Mississippi, Middlesbrough
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