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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 21 MIN

Is Brexit to blame for Britain’s economic doom loop?

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Rachel Reeves is preparing for her first major Budget – but is Brexit really to blame for Britain’s black hole?Host Michael Simmons speaks to independent economist Julian Jessop about the OBR’s productivity downgrade, Labour’s tax plans, and whether Reeves is right to point the finger at Brexit.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcastsContact us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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