• EMQs: Political regrets? We have a few

  • Oct 7 2024
  • Length: 28 mins
  • Podcast

EMQs: Political regrets? We have a few

  • Summary

  • Ed Balls and George Osborne consider their biggest political mistakes and their proudest moments in office with a question from former Deputy Prime Minister Therese Coffey. What tax move did George make – against all prevailing advice, mind you – that he remains pleased with to this day? And what would Ed have done differently in the handling of the Baby P tragedy?


    Speaking of mistakes, some of our attentive listeners have sent in a few corrections for Ed and George to face. In a move unfamiliar to most politicians, they’re willing to admit when they are wrong, judiciously of course…


    And live from the Tory party conference this week, the Conservative Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen asks if Rachel Reeves is really supportive of devolution? Sounds like the jury is still out as to whether or not the Treasury is really behind it…



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