EPISODE · Apr 15, 2024 · 1H 25M
Why our political system is broken and what it costs us
from Making Money · host Damien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most
How do politicians escape accountability for their lies? Why is there wasteful spending on poorly conceived projects that aren’t based on evidence? How has a tax system been created that is more than confusing? Ian Dunt is a political writer and commentator who's just written a book called ‘How Westminster Works...and Why It Doesn’t’. Ian’s book: https://amzn.to/4asCi7F 💬 Do you have a money story you'd like to share on the podcast? https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes ❓Survey - how are you saving for your future? https://makingmoney.email/survey 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney -- If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.
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How do politicians escape accountability for their lies? Why is there wasteful spending on poorly conceived projects that aren’t based on evidence? How has a tax system been created that is more than confusing? Ian Dunt is a political writer and commentator who's just written a book called ‘How Westminster Works...and Why It Doesn’t’. Ian’s book: https://amzn.to/4asCi7F 💬 Do you have a money story you'd like to share on the podcast? https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes ❓Survey - how are you saving for your future? https://makingmoney.email/survey 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney -- If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.
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