Trendy: Where’s all the money gone?

The state of public finances is dire: government debt is high and so too are taxes. How did we get into this mess and what choices does the next government have?Guest: Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal StudiesHosts: Professor John Curtice and Rachel WolfTo find out more about Tortoise:- Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists- Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and exclusive content- Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.