The Peter McCormack Show #097 - Josh Simons - Why Politicians Must Stop Lying
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Aug 1, 2025 
Josh Simons, a Labour MP and founder of the Labour Growth Group, joins the discussion with insights on revamping Britain's political landscape. He challenges his party's tax orthodoxy, aiming to center working-class interests in politics. Simons delves into the implications of wealth taxes and the need for open political dialogue to rebuild public trust. He stresses the urgency of educational reform in the face of AI advancements and advocates for revitalizing community businesses while critiquing reduced government roles in public services.
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Honest Trade-offs in Tax Policy
- Wealth tax can reduce overall tax revenue, which harms social justice objectives.
- Honest political trade-offs must be made rather than pretending policies are always win-wins.
From Working Class to Business Owner
- Josh Simons' father rose from working-class beginnings in Burnley to build a global legal recruiting business.
- This background shaped Josh's understanding of working-class struggles and entrepreneurship.
Freedom in Political Speech
- Political discipline limits free speech, but new media allows politicians to communicate more directly.
- Greater freedom in politics can foster honest conversations about a broken system.
