Political Currency EMQs: TikTok, Strictly, and foreign aid
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Nov 3, 2025 The dialogue dives into why Labour isn't leveraging rejoining the EU as a weapon against Farage. Ed highlights the challenges of EU negotiations while George predicts a gradual return to the Single Market. A significant discussion about the 40% cut to foreign aid emerges, with George urging the aid community to advocate louder. They also humorously ponder their potential hosting roles on Strictly Come Dancing, and delve into TikTok, with George praising a restaurant reviewer while Ed reflects on his social media fame.
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Frame Aid As British Self‑Interest
- Make the case for aid using UK self-interest as well as moral purpose to persuade Treasury ministers and the public.
- Pressure the aid sector to be louder and campaign more visibly to prevent further cuts.
Silence Makes Aid An Easy Target
- Cuts to aid continue partly because the aid community has been quiet and compliant.
- George Osborne warns charities must make more noise or politicians will treat aid as an easy budget target.
Preface, Then Improvise
- Keep podcast conversations largely unscripted to preserve spontaneity and chemistry.
- Prepare broad topics and a few points, but avoid overpreparing to maintain freshness.