Faiza Shaheen
Director of Tax Justice UK and economist focused on inequality and tax policy, offering critique of the budget's treatment of wealth and proposals for progressive tax reforms.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 36min
Why is the UK in such a mess?
Faiza Shaheen, Chief Executive of Tax Justice UK, and Alex Chapman, Senior Economist at the New Economics Foundation, delve into the UK's political turmoil. They analyze the Labour government’s faltering popularity, attributing it to economic discontent and instability. The conversation touches on the pressing need for wealth tax reform driven by rising inequality, and the intersection of economic woes with anti-immigrant sentiments. They argue for grassroots organizing and an inclusive approach to policy to foster meaningful change.
Nov 27, 2025 • 56min
Reeves’s make-or-break budget: should the rich have paid more?
Zoë Grünewald, a savvy political journalist, and Dr. Faiza Shaheen, Director of Tax Justice UK, dive into the impacts of Rachel Reeves' recent budget. Grünewald discusses how the budget aims to soothe party tensions but lacks bold reform, while Shaheen critiques the minimal wealth tax proposals and emphasizes the need for progressive changes. They also highlight the lifting of the two-child benefit cap as a win, although they point out significant flaws that may affect younger generations. The conversation reveals a deeper struggle between economic policies and social equity.
