100. John McDonnell's Alternative Autumn Budget

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Oct 9, 2024

John McDonnell, former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and a prominent figure in the Labour Party, discusses essential strategies for addressing economic challenges. He emphasizes that child poverty should be a top priority for Labour and critiques current leadership decisions. The conversation dives into the need for progressive taxation to fund public services and the necessity of community support to combat issues like food insecurity. McDonnell also stresses the importance of transparency and grassroots engagement within politics.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Taxation for Equity and Growth

05:55 • 19min

Addressing Child Poverty and Political Commitment

25:23 • 4min

Challenges of Social Benefits and Community Support

28:54 • 3min

Economic Hardships and Political Challenges

32:03 • 4min

Engagement and Transparency in Politics

36:26 • 3min