In this discussion, Alice Denby, City A.M. Opinion and Features editor, and Michael Binion, former Times diplomatic editor, dive into the Chancellor's decision to scrap the planned income tax rise, probing its impact on her credibility. They explore alternative revenue solutions to tackle the fiscal gap without cuts. The conversation also highlights asylum reforms inspired by Denmark, Keir Starmer's global diplomacy with frequent foreign trips, and the BBC's apology to Trump amidst editorial missteps.