Britain is heading for economic catastrophe – Kate Andrews & Michael Simmons

Описание: The Spectator's economics editor Michael Simmons is joined by his predecessor and US deputy editor Kate Andrews to discuss the OBR warning that the UK is facing 'daunting' risks to public finances. Is there anything we can do about the economic catastrophe we're facing? #economy #economics #rachelreeves #labour #musk #milei

// CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Bad news from the UK economy and OBR report
04:22 – Will politicians ever reform the triple lock?
07:36 – Public expectations versus fiscal realities
08:01 – Could the UK end up needing an IMF bailout?
09:27 – Is there any good news in the UK economy?
11:03 – UK’s reputation abroad and trade deals
12:08 – Why the UK is under the spotlight as a fiscal case study
13:09 – Past failed attempts at reform under Conservatives
14:22 – Is Trump’s economic plan the next Trussonomics?
18:48 – Lessons from Argentina and President Milei’s reforms
20:06 – Could Argentina’s free-market reforms work in the UK?
23:28 – The public’s reluctance to pay more tax

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