The Peter McCormack Show #116 - Jamie Jenkins - Why the UK Is Failing, The Data Doesn’t Lie
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Oct 1, 2025 Jamie Jenkins, a former statistician at the ONS and BBC, critiques government data misconceptions. He discusses why traditional inflation measures fail to reflect personal experiences and sheds light on the NHS's pressing issues, including waiting lists and capacity concerns. Jenkins delves into the misrepresentation of energy prices and their impacts, the dynamics of migration on labor markets, and the public's disconnect from crime statistics. His insights expose the political narratives shaped by data, urging for greater accountability through transparency.
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Debt Grown By Short-Term Politics
- Successive governments borrowed heavily and prioritized short-term politics over long-term investment.
- That left UK debt near 100% of GDP and squeezed private-sector investment and future options.
Price Caps Crushed Energy Competition
- Government price caps and market interference reduced competition in energy and raised costs.
- The price-cap regime made energy prices similar across suppliers and removed incentives to shop around.
Importing Gas Increased Vulnerability
- UK energy exposure rose because domestic production fell and imports rose while renewables replaced reliable baseload.
- Importing gas undermines energy security and increases price vulnerability.
