Can the new chancellor save the economy – and the PM?
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- The Times
- Published
- Tue 18 Oct 2022
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/storiesofourtimes/episodes/can-the-new-chancellor-save-the-economy-and-the-prime-minist
The new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced plans to scrap “almost all” the tax cuts in last month’s mini-budget and curtail support for households with energy bills after April. After weeks of economic uncertainty, will this be enough to steady the markets? And where does it leave prime minister Liz Truss?
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Guests:
- Arthi Nachiappan, Economics Correspondent, The Times.
- Henry Zeffman, Associate Political Editor, The Times.
Host: David Aaronovitch.
Producer: Olivia Case.
Clips: BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio, Channel 4 News, CNBC, GB News, Parliament TV.
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