Jagjit Chadha

Jagjit Chadha, a renowned economics professor at the University of Cambridge and former director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, joins the discussion to tackle the UK's economic woes. He highlights the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis and Brexit, illustrating how they have hindered investment and growth. Chadha emphasizes the potential of immigration for boosting local services and explores the significance of the U.S.-U.K. relationship amidst global challenges.

Last week, the government unveiled around £30bn worth of cuts to public services as it attempts to plug a fiscal hole. Governments have attempted to rein in spending in the past and struggled to do so.Philip Coggan takes a look at why public spending tends to rise in the long run and the continuing political battle to contain it. Guests: David Gauke, former Conservative MP and Treasury minister from 2010 to 2017 Carys Roberts, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research Jagjit Chadha, Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow of the Institute for GovernmentProducer: Ben Carter Production co-ordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele Sound engineer: James Beard Editor: Clare Fordham