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Plain English with Derek Thompson

The UK Is in Trouble: Economic Crises, Energy Shocks, and the Queen’s Death

Sep 8, 2022
Duncan Weldon, Britain economics correspondent at The Economist and author of '200 Years of Muddling Through,' joins to delve into the UK's current economic woes. He discusses how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has skyrocketed energy prices and inflation, leaving the UK facing a severe recession. The conversation reflects on historical economic stagnation, the impacts of Brexit, and the political chaos surrounding recent leadership. Weldon also considers how Queen Elizabeth II's death may shift the nation's political landscape amidst these crises.
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