The Rest Is Money 224. Would Ousting Starmer Risk Economic Meltdown?
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Nov 13, 2025 Political instability looms as Labour faces leadership challenges, raising concerns about investor confidence. The hosts dissect how government messaging can either stall or spur business investment. They examine the dire state of deprivation across England, drawing links between poverty and political support for alternative parties. Retail crime enters the conversation with alarming statistics, prompting discussions about possible deterrents. Can innovative strategies, like facial recognition and local guards, effectively combat the rising tide of shoplifting?
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Public Briefings Can Spook Markets
- Downing Street publicly warning of a leadership challenge signalled instability to investors and raised gilt yields.
- Robert Peston says that publicising fragility undermined confidence and made borrowing more expensive.
Credible Budgets Attract Investment
- Investors reward credible fiscal plans that show commitment to reduce borrowing even if they include politically difficult tax rises.
- Peston argues a convincing budget could have lowered interest rates and unlocked bigger investment.
Connect Debt Cuts To Everyday Benefits
- Communicate fiscal plans by linking national debt actions to tangible improvements in people's lives and growth.
- Steph McGovern urges talking about jobs, wages and investment rather than abstract debt figures.