Tensions Within the Labour Party: Growth vs. Environmental Commitments

After last week’s bond market jitters, the Chancellor pledged to go ‘further and faster’ to improve the UK’s anaemic economic growth. It looks as though Rachel Reeves’ hunt for growth could come at the expense of Labour’s green agenda.

Reeves is poised to make a series of announcements over the next month, starting with a softened stance on non-doms and approval for Heathrow’s third runway – as well as expansions at Gatwick and Luton airports. The move indicates a shift in priorities, with economic growth taking precedence over climate targets. Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is believed to be privately opposed to the airport expansion scheme. What happened to the ‘green Chancellor’? And is a power struggle emerging between two of the most influential Cabinet members?

Also on the podcast: after criticism of Labour’s education plans, is it really all Bridget Phillipson’s fault? Or is there blame to share around?

Katy Balls speaks to James Heale and Michael Gove.

Produced by Oscar Edmondson.