Budget 2024 - 30 October 2024

Rachel Reeves delivers a comprehensive Budget Statement addressing the UK's economic future. She emphasizes the need for transparency amid financial challenges, including a £22 billion gap. Key initiatives aim to support families, tackle living costs, and encourage growth through adjustments to taxes and living wages. The discussion also includes substantial commitments for Wales and Northern Ireland, while critiquing past government promises. The podcast underscores the urgent need for reforms to ensure better public services and enhance economic stability.