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Could The UK Kick Off The Next Eurozone Crisis?: Failure of Economics 101
Why is the economy of Europe and the UK suddenly on the brink of collapse? How could these economies productively recover from these problems and what does their future look like if they can't? Helping you become more knowledgeable about...
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The Pound Reaches New Lows: Has Truss Broken the Economy?
Immediately after the first mini-budget of Truss's government, promising huge tax cuts for the highest earners, the pound crashed to historic lows against the dollar. But why did this happen? Why is this such bad news for both the UK and...
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Liz Truss' Collapse: A Timeline of Chaos
The last month has been utter chaos for Liz Truss, with her Premiership getting off to a disastrous start (and maybe end). So let's outline what's happening for those of you not paying 100% attention, and outline the timeline of how we...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How Artists Can Make Social Change
The Dixie Chicks put their careers on the line when they criticized the Iraq War. But artists aren’t taking the same risks today, says music industry veteran Shep Gordon. Watch Gordon and INET President Rob Johnson talk about how reality...
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Who Picked the Pockets of America’s Households?
The 2008 financial meltdown wiped out what was left of the savings of millions of American families, but Professor Edward Wolff says decades of income inequality had set the stage for the collapse of their household wealth.
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Social Democrats ‘being honest’ by not committing to tax cuts
An “honest and upfront” approach from the Social Democrats not to promise undeliverable tax cuts is resonating with the electorate, the party’s deputy leader has said. Launching the Social Democrats’ manifesto, Cian O’Callaghan insisted...
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Rishi Sunak makes a last ditch plea to voters at General Election campaign event - HD version
Rishi Sunak makes a last ditch plea to voters not to allow an “unchecked” Labour government to move into Downing Street. In the final 24 hours of the General Election campaign, the Prime Minister is warning wavering voters once again to...
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Sunak: Tax cuts for businesses and families 'at risk' if Labour are elected
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has claimed tax cuts for businesses and families will be put at risk if he is no longer Prime Minister. as he spoke in a Q&A with staff at a distribution company in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Asked how he would...
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Labour's tax policy will pose danger to businesses and families, says Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has claimed tax cuts for businesses and families will be put at risk if he is no longer Prime Minister. Mr Sunak declined to say what he would like his legacy in Number 10 to be, and instead repeatedly highlighted the fact...
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Sunak makes last ditch plea to voters not to back ‘unchecked’ Labour majority - HD version
Rishi Sunak will make a last ditch plea to voters not to allow an “unchecked” Labour government to move into Downing Street. In the final 24 hours of the General Election campaign, the Prime Minister is warning wavering voters once again...
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Rishi Sunak delivers evening speech in Yorkshire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers an evening speech near Leeds, Yorkshire. Speaking in Leeds, Yorkshire, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I know why people are hesitant about giving us their support – I’m not blind to the frustrations...
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Rishi Sunak delivers evening speech in Yorkshire - HD
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers an evening speech near Leeds, Yorkshire. Speaking in Leeds, Yorkshire, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I know why people are hesitant about giving us their support – I’m not blind to the frustrations...
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Rishi Sunak speaks to farmers in North Devon
Rishi Sunak said it has been “a real privilege” to understand the contribution farmers make to society. The Prime Minister said at a Q and A with farmers in North Devon: “Now, I grew up in Southampton, and I didn’t come from a farming...
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Rishi Sunak speaks in north Devon
Speaking in north Devon on the General Election campaign, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it is great that his predecessor Boris Johnson is endorsing the Conservative party but avoids questions about why he is not canvassing for he party.
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Cameron and Sunak speak during farming Q&A in Devon - in full
Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speak during a visit to a farm in Devon, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Jonathan Ashworth responds to Jeremy Hunt's admission that proposed Conservative tax cuts are unfunded
Shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth responds to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt's admission that proposed tax cuts in the Conservative Party manifesto are in fact unfunded, during a press conference in central London,...
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Tory minister Laura Trott responds to Labour’s Manifesto launch
Conservative Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott responds to Labour’s Manifesto launch at a press conference in Westminster.
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Scripps News Reports: The election-year importance of the everyday economy
The economy is the No. 1 political issue among consumers. As the election nears, how is it affecting the everyday American experience? (Scripps News)
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Rishi Sunak launches Conservative Party manifesto - full version
Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak announces the manifesto for the upcoming election, where he set out plans for a 2p national insurance cut.
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Biden's economy vs. Trump's economy
Our "Path to the White House" series continues this week with one of the big issues that matters most to voters heading into the November presidential election: the economy. (Scripps News)
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Sir Keir Starmer rules our further tax rises 'over and above' plans already set out
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media following a visit to a North London brewery.
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Rishi Sunak's full speech on welfare reform
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak giving his speech in central London on welfare reform, where he called for an end to the "sick note culture" and warned against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life". He also comments...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Resolution Foundation Conference - full speech
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks at the Resolution Foundation Conference, where he says that a government he leads would be “ruthless” when it comes to prudent public spending. He addresses the conference hosted by the Resolution...
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Daily politics briefing: November 27
All the latest political news as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denies that the Chancellor’s autumn statement will usher in a period of austerity for public services.