Political Currency EMQs: Could George Osborne still be a Tory MP?
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Oct 13, 2025 The podcast dives into whether George Osborne still has a place in today's Conservative Party. A lively debate explores the significance of Kemi Badenoch's leadership. Ed Balls also sets the record straight on New Labour's pivotal move to make the Bank of England independent. Listeners are treated to discussions about breaking unwritten rules during party conference season and the politics surrounding attendance at the Women's Rugby World Cup final. The complex issue of reforming the ECHR in light of Brexit is also analyzed.
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Diplomacy Game Betrayal
- Ed Balls recounts a game of Diplomacy where Michael Gove betrayed him mid-play.
- The story illustrates shifting alliances and the unpredictability of political relationships.
Room To Change Within The Party
- Ed Balls says former Cameron-Osborne conservatives can still engage and try to change the party from inside.
- He observes parts of the conference reverted to fiscal discipline language familiar from Cameron-Osborne years.
Change The Party By Joining It
- If you join a party you can attempt to change its direction from within rather than abandoning it.
- Ed Balls advises participation and involvement as the practical route to influence.