Planet Normal Reeves reverse ferret and Mahmood's immigration gamble
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Nov 20, 2025 
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss joins the discussion on economic policy and the fallout from her controversial mini-budget. She critiques the Keynesian consensus, claiming it stifles growth, and advocates for measures like lowering corporation tax and welfare reform. The conversation dives into immigration debates, with co-hosts questioning the effectiveness of Shabana Mahmood's new policies. Truss highlights how institutions may have sabotaged her policies while urging openness about past Conservative failures and the urgent need for reform.
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Labour’s Sudden Shift On Immigration
- Shabana Mahmood's tough immigration rhetoric signals Labour's rapid rightward shift on the issue.
- Liam Halligan argues the changes may be more rhetorical than substantive and hard to pass through Parliament.
Work Route Could Encourage Illegal Entry
- The government's new asylum policy allows illegal arrivals to switch to a work-and-study protection route after 30 months.
- Allison Pearson warns this creates incentives for illegal entry by permitting work where previously it was barred.
Denmark As A Hardline Template
- Denmark's approach inspired Mahmood but was far more draconian and comprehensive than Labour's plans.
- Liam suggests Denmark's model included tough, early measures that closed space for far-right parties and reduced asylum significantly.