EMQs: The best place to be an MP if you're a lover of rhubarb

In this week’s EMQs George Osborne and Ed Balls take on a question from Jeremy Hunt who asks if chancellors are under pressure to push through new reform as soon as they are in office.  Ed and George bring their experience to the query. Following the Pope’s letter on the topic of AI, one listener asks for Ed and George’s reaction to the papal intervention.   In the Pope’s encyclical, he asks if AI is a force for good or bad. George and Ed applaud Pope Leo’s early engagement into the topic and, like the Pope, think human dignity needs to be at the heart of all new technological advancements. MP, Minister and mountain rescue volunteer Josh MacAlister asks a question that takes George back to his constituency in Tatton and prompts Ed to share his knowledge and his appreciation for rhubarb.  Also a query from Australia triggers a debate on politicians shaping policy to benefit their loved one.  Plus there’s confirmation of what’s NOT going to be on the setlist at the upcoming Centrist Dad’s gig at the Water Rats in London.We love hearing from you, so please don’t forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question or send a question to our social media handles:👉 X👉 Instagram👉 TikTokThanks for listening. To get episodes early and ad- free join Political Currency Gold or our Kitchen Cabinet. If you want even more perks including our exclusive newsletter, join our Kitchen Cabinet today:👉 patreon.com/politicalcurrency👉 Apple PodcastsPlease note: Kitchen Cabinet is only available via Patreon.Credits:Research: Sam BurtonProduction: Sarah Beaumont & Nasreen ArainVideo Editor: Sam GruetExecutive Producer: Ellie Clifford & Henrietta HarrisonPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.