EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 35 MIN
The Treasury trickery behind Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement
from The Daily T
Rachel Reeves has delivered her plans for the UK economy during her Spring Statement in the House of Commons today, pledging to “secure Britain’s future.” Indeed, in a stark warning, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) signalled that Labour's overhaul of workers' rights will have “material” and probably negative impacts on the economy, and it looks likely that the Chancellor risks being forced into more tax rises with her plans.Camilla is live from Westminster, reacting to today's announcements with Labour MP and Mission Champion for Economic Growth Dan Tomlinson and Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade Andrew Griffith.Plus, Reform UK's Richard Tice reacts to the statement and the latest developments with the Rupert Lowe feud.Producers: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyCamera Operator: Andy MackenzieVideo Editor: James MoorheadStudio Director: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss StudioHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rachel Reeves has delivered her plans for the UK economy during her Spring Statement in the House of Commons today, pledging to “secure Britain’s future.” Indeed, in a stark warning, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) signalled that Labour's overhaul of workers' rights will have “material” and probably negative impacts on the economy, and it looks likely that the Chancellor risks being forced into more tax rises with her plans.Camilla is live from Westminster, reacting to today's announcements with Labour MP and Mission Champion for Economic Growth Dan Tomlinson and Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade Andrew Griffith.Plus, Reform UK's Richard Tice reacts to the statement and the latest developments with the Rupert Lowe feud.Producers: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyCamera Operator: Andy MackenzieVideo Editor: James MoorheadStudio Director: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss StudioHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Treasury trickery behind Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement
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