The Rest Is Politics 475. The Budget Backlash – and Trump’s Plan to Profit from Peace in Ukraine
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Dec 3, 2025 The hosts delve into the messy fallout from the recent Budget turmoil and the impact on government trust. They debate whether media coverage of politicians like Reeves and Starmer is fair or biased. Trump's Ukraine peace proposals are also scrutinized, revealing potential personal profit motives. Additionally, they discuss the evolving nature of military technology in the Ukraine conflict and question the legality of recent US strikes on Venezuela. The conversation is lively, blending political insight with expert analysis on contemporary issues.
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Technocratic Pitch Lacks a Growth Narrative
- Reeves campaigned as a competent technocrat rather than around big economic ideas.
- That competence pitch leaves a vacuum for a relentless narrative to drive growth policy.
Start With A Clear Problem Statement
- Define the core problem the government will fix, then build policy from that narrative.
- Pick a priority (growth or inequality) and design clear, relentless actions to pursue it.
Peace Push Tied To Commercial Deals
- Trump's Ukraine peace moves appear deeply entangled with commercial deals for associates.
- The Kremlin may be offering assets to curry favour in return for geopolitical concessions.
