

Can Rachel Reeves deliver a historic Labour budget? – Politics Weekly Westminster
10 snips Oct 28, 2024
The podcast dives into the pivotal challenges of Labour's first budget under Rachel Reeves. Discussion centers on the tension between proposed tax increases and public backlash, especially against past election promises. The implications of new inheritance and capital gains taxes on public sentiment are explored, alongside priorities for funding healthcare and infrastructure. It also touches on the shifting landscape of fiscal policy and the Tory leadership race, setting the stage for a significant political moment in the UK.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating a Historic Budget: Short-Term Pain or Long-Term Gain?
02:54 • 3min
Political Gamble: Tax Increases and Public Backlash
05:57 • 6min
Impacts of Proposed Tax Changes and Public Perception
11:48 • 2min
Navigating Budget Priorities
13:38 • 10min
Shifts in Fiscal Policy and Leadership Contests
24:04 • 3min