Planet Normal Home Office fails to secure its own ‘fit note’
Nov 6, 2025
Nick Timothy, a former Downing Street Chief of Staff and Conservative MP, reveals shocking details about his suppressed report on the Home Office's systemic failures, particularly around immigration. Rosie Kay, a renowned choreographer, discusses her rise from cancellation amidst culture wars in the arts, emphasizing the vital need for freedom of expression. The conversation dives into the impacts of government fiscal policies and the ongoing struggle over gender identity, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in the arts and policy reform.
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Tax Rises Without Spending Control Risk Markets
- Rachel Reeves' October 2024 budget sharply raised taxes and borrowing, worsening market confidence.
- Nick Timothy warns tax-driven responses without spending control will further undermine growth and debt sustainability.
BBC's Trust Erodes With Biased Coverage
- Nick Timothy argues the BBC exhibits cultural bias and mishandled Panorama's Trump edits, undermining its role as a truth guardian.
- He calls for a more competitive media landscape and questions the BBC's funding model in the digital age.
Gilt Market Shift Raises Vulnerability
- High gilt yields and changing buyer base leave the UK more exposed to speculative investors.
- Nick Timothy says that exposure makes any fiscal misstep much more dangerous for the economy.
