Kwasi Kwarteng
Former Conservative MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer who writes the Spectator diary, offering historical and fiscal perspectives on industrialisation, budgets and policy.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 37min
Why HIGH Taxes are Driving away Entrepreneurs and Killing the UK Economy: Interview with Kwasi Kwarteng
Kwasi Kwarteng, former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, dives into the pressing issues surrounding UK fiscal policy and taxation. He argues that high taxes drive entrepreneurs away, harming the economy. Kwarteng critiques the failed tax cuts of 2022 and discusses the political challenges of cutting spending. He warns that rising taxes could lead to a cycle of stagnation while highlighting the attractiveness of emerging markets in Africa. His insights extend to global trends, including the need for investor visas to foster entrepreneurship.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 36min
The Edition: defending marriage, broken Budgets & the 'original sin’ of industrialisation
Madeline Grant, Assistant Editor at The Spectator, passionately defends marriage as a crucial social institution threatened by modern culture. Political editor Tim Shipman and former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng join her in questioning the impact of political leak strategies on public perception and budgeting. They explore the reluctance of politicians to embrace pro-family policies and analyze the implications of Britain's Industrial Revolution on contemporary societal issues. The trio also discusses the recent OBR Budget leak's potential motivations and its consequences.
