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The Rest Is Politics
172. Liz Truss returns, Putin's Western puppets, and Rory at the United Nations
Sep 19, 2023
Liz Truss returns to discuss Britain's experiment with Trussonomics, including radical tax and regulation cutting. They also address Keir Starmer's policy on migration, extreme poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals, Putin's energy policies, and Germany's growing dependence on Russia.
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- Liz Truss's mini-budget had negative impacts on the British economy, resulting in increased mortgage rates, decreased mortgage approvals, and lower house prices.
- Vladimir Putin strategically used energy policy to control European politics, aiming to make Europe dependent on Russian energy and manipulate political decisions in favor of Russia.
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Liz Truss's Shambolic Mini-Budget and the Consequences
The podcast discusses Liz Truss's mini-budget from a year ago and the negative impacts it had on the British economy. Mortgage rates increased, mortgage approvals fell, and house prices went down. The episode criticizes Truss for justifying her actions and blaming others for the consequences. The speaker emphasizes the need for competent leadership and the detrimental effects of conspiracy theories.
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