Did Liz Truss have a point?
Summary
Steve Richards opens with a critique of the Office for Budget Responsibility, arguing its unelected forecasts exert excessive control over UK fiscal policy. He then analyzes Andy Burnham’s strategy to keep all Brexit options open while committing to a future referendum, debating the feasibility of rejoining the EU single market. The episode also covers the political push for electoral reform, the complexities of devolution in Scotland, and the ongoing leadership challenges facing the BBC.
Topics discussed
Welcome, Patreon promo, and upcoming live event
Reflection on the OBR's power over the upcoming budget
Never-ending debate: Brexit and EU re-entry options
Never-ending debate: Electoral reform and commissions
Listener mail: Burnham's approach to Scotland
Listener mail: The triple lock and social care funding
Listener mail: Defending the BBC and its management
Listener mail: Spanish election and political spectrum
Listener mail: Nicknames, book recs, and Le Carré
Outro and final reminders
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