James O’Brien explores the political and psychological complexities of reversing Brexit, noting Sadiq Khan’s call for rejoining the EU and the resulting internal Labour divisions. He contrasts this with the fiscal reality of falling migration, which threatens to create a £7 billion budget gap for the Chancellor. The episode also examines the urgent need for universal social care funding, highlighting the personal financial burden families face when caring for relatives with dementia or frailty.
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