David Smith

David Smith, the Economics Editor of The Sunday Times, lends his expertise to dissect the historic Labour budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. He dives into the controversial £40 billion tax increase, questioning if it will lay solid foundations or burden working-class families. The discussion highlights the impact of national insurance hikes on small businesses and employment, and whether the budget can genuinely stimulate economic growth or just uphold the status quo amidst fiscal pressures.