The News Agents War in Israel, and an interview with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Oct 9, 2023
Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor, discusses her plans to tax tech firms, her unwillingness to tax the rich, and the ongoing conflict in Israel. They also explore the challenges of the Labour Party in offering a plan similar to Biden's inflation reduction act, the leadership of Bibi Netanyahu, and the potential Israel-Saudi Arabia deal.
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Split Perspectives
- Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall discuss their experience at the Labour Party conference.
- They realized the importance of having different perspectives after misjudging Penny Mordaunt's speech the previous week.
Reeves' Transformation
- Rachel Reeves has significantly improved as a political figure, delivering a confident speech.
- This suggests potential leadership ambitions within the Labour Party.
Radical Economics
- The Labour Party is embracing a seemingly radical economic policy focused on domestic job protection and green economy.
- They aim to attract private investment to fund these initiatives.