Quite right! Rachel Reeves’s Budget ‘bollocks’ & Britain’s everyday crime crisis
Nov 5, 2025
This week, Rachel Reeves takes center stage with intriguing insights ahead of the upcoming Budget. Discussions turn to the concerning rise of nihilistic crime in Britain, with chilling examples like the Huntingdon train stabbing. Are we becoming desensitized to such violence? The hosts also debate whether Bonfire Night should take precedence over Halloween, challenging the latter’s cultural impact. With eclectic topics, the conversation deftly blends politics, crime, and tradition, leaving listeners with much to ponder.
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Pre-Budget Framing Strategy
- Rachel Reeves used an early Downing Street address to pre-empt blame and frame the Budget narrative.
- Michael Gove argues this was a political softening-up exercise to justify potential tax rises.
Reassure Markets Or Face Consequences
- Labour must reassure markets by committing to fiscal rules or risk spooking investors.
- Rachel Reeves positions herself as indispensable to protect markets and prevent a run on the pound.
Two‑Pronged Tax Playbook
- A two-pronged tax plan (income rise plus a wealth charge on homes) is floated as politically rational but economically risky.
- Gove says such measures target wealth while enabling public investment narratives.
