"Things will get worse": is austerity back?

Rachel Cunliffe, an associate political editor, and George Eaton, a senior editor, unpack the looming economic challenges as Keir Starmer hints at a painful budget for Labour. They discuss the possibility of austerity's return, highlighting the delicate balance the party must strike between addressing past Conservative failures and maintaining voter trust. The conversation touches on public sector pay disputes, tax strategies amidst a cost of living crisis, and the political responses to upcoming fiscal policies, painting a vivid picture of the current political atmosphere.