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Diane Abbott says race "is at the heart of the debate in British politics", after she was the target of racist remarks reportedly made by a top Tory donor. Our political editor Kitty Donaldson reports on how the controversy is putting further pressure on Rishi Sunak's leadership.
The comments have sparked a wider debate on racism in the UK. We get the view of author and commentator Nels Abbey. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Controversial comments by Conservative Party donor Frank Hester dominated much of this week's Prime Minister's questions, with Rishi Sunak describing the reported remarks as "wrong" and "racist". Opposition leader Keir Starmer also questioned the PM on his plans to phase out National Insurance, while making the case for a Labour government.
Plus: the UK has signed a new trade pact with the state of Texas. Our reporter Lucy White updates us on the government's trade policy post-Brexit. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and the owners of the Daily Mail have held talks about a potential joint bid for the Telegraph with UAE-backed investment fund Redbird IMI, people familiar with the matter have told Bloomberg. Our global business editor Jamie Nimmo bring us details of the exclusive reporting, and tells us why the media deal is getting so much attention in Westminster. Also today: the head of fiscal watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility faces questions from MPs over its latest forecasts. Our senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick joins us to discuss. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.
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The former deputy chairman of the Conservative party, Lee Anderson, has joined Richard Tice's Reform UK party. Our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson tells us what the move means for Anderson's old and new parties.
Plus: new Brexit rules are making life more different for Irish horses travelling to Cheltenham. Our Dublin reporter Olivia Fletcher brings us details. We also discuss the latest survey on ethnic diversity in UK listed companies with the Parker Review's co-chair David Tyler. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The second woman to become prime minister, Theresa May, has announced she will be leaving parliament at the next election. Although the former PM was known for Brexit, she also was a champion of getting more women involved in public life. It's a task that seems ever harder in the age of social media and abuse.
We discuss the realities of being a woman in Westminster with Caroline Nokes, Conservative MP and Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee and Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent Central. Hosted by Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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As pundits decry an absent 'rabbit in the hat' moment during the Chancellor's Budget, we reflect on the announcements with Bloomberg's Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson and government reporter Joe Mayes.
Plus: our interview with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and tax expert Dan Neidle gives his perspective on the Treasury's giveaways. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled details of his long-awaited Budget, with tax cuts he's hoping will revive his party's ratings in the polls. Among the key measures: a two percentage point cut to National Insurance contributions, raising the threshold at which child benefit is taxed, abolishing the non-domiciled tax status and introducing a British ISA to encourage more investing in UK stocks. We bring you highlights from Hunt's speech, the response from Labour leader Keir Starmer, plus analysis from Stephanie Flanders, Head of Bloomberg Economics, and John Stepek, who writes Bloomberg's Money Distilled newsletter. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.
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UK business leaders are more optimistic about the state of the economy. We bring you a special report ahead of the budget. CEOs including WPP's Mark Read, British Land's Simon Carter and M&S Chair Archie Norman tell us why things might not be as bad as they seem. Kallum Pickering, Senior Economist at Berenberg is also in the bullish camp.
Plus, Bloomberg's senior economics writer Philip Aldrick previews Hunt's budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jeremy Hunt is under pressure to include further giveaways in Wednesday's budget. We discuss the politics of tax cuts with former Cabinet minister David Gauke, who warns us the government is already close to its fiscal limits.
The Chancellor is also eyeing ways to get more small investors to put their money in UK shares. Paul Stevens, Head of Quoted Investment at the Business Growth Fund makes the case for a British ISA, while our UK business reporter Sabah Meddings briefs us on other potential changes. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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George Galloway has won a seat in parliament in the Rochdale by-election, with a campaign calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza. Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea explains if this result is headache for Keir Starmer or the sign of more woes to come for his Labour Party. Galloway's pitch to disaffected muslim voters was only possible due to Starmer's complete overhaul of the party in his relatively short time as leader. But how much do we know about what actually drives the man? The author of Keir Starmer's new biography Tom Baldwin joins us for an extended discussion of Keir's background and what he might do with real power. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.
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Voting is underway in the Rochdale by-election, so we're taking a look at issues outside of Westminster could shape Britain's future. The London Stock Exchange Group CEO David Schwimmer sees the prospects for Britain's stock market improving.
While in the US, it's been a rollercoaster 24 hours in politics - mostly revolving around Donald Trump. Bloomberg's Kriti Gupta takes us through the latest developments.
Plus, new figures from PwC show the gender pay gap has widened in the UK. Our business reporter Sabah Meddings unpicks the unwelcome news. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden.
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Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak accuse each other of failing to tackle extremism in their parties, as the Home Office puts millions of pounds into more security for MPs. We bring you this week's Prime Ministers Questions.
Plus, our Bloomberg exclusive reporting on the preparations the government is making to sell its shares in NatWest. Our finance reporter Will Shaw and City Editor Katherine Griffiths explain the context and what the sale means for the political world. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The controversy over Lee Anderson's comments continue to dog the Conservative Party, with Illegal Migration Minister Michael Tomlinson facing difficult questions on radio. Are voters swayed by these internal party rows? We discuss with Tom Lubbock from pollsters JL Partners. Manufacturing lobby group Make UK have a bold vision for management of the economy, but are politicians listening? The group's Chief Operating Officer Ben Fletcher joins us. Plus, our UK Government Editor Stuart Biggs has an update on the latest reporting ahead of next week's Budget. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.Anchor, Bloomberg Radio
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Former Conservative party deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after making incendiary comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Bloomberg's senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham joins us with the latest.
Plus, Britain's competition regulator says the home building system is not working. We hear from the CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority, Sarah Cardell, and discuss the CMA's report with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Brooker. Hosted By Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.
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Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea joins us with more on the Rochdale by-election. The speaker's decision during the Gaza ceasefire debate brought issues of intimidation and violence against politicians to the fore.
Alice Perry former chair of Labour's National Executive Committee discusses some of the most serious incidents and Su Moore, CEO of the Jo Cox Foundation reinforces the increasingly tense political environment. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline HepkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lindsay Hoyle has MPs calling for his resignation after he was accused of giving the Labour party preferential treatment in a debate on a Gaza ceasefire. Our UK Government reporter Emily Ashton was in the Commons and explains how the day derailed into chaos not seen since the Brexit era. Plus, Richard Thomson, the Scottish National Party MP for Gordon, explains why the SNP are so angry about it in spite of getting their motion passed. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden
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The Post Office accounting scandal dominates this week's Prime Minister's Questions. Keir Starmer cross-examines the Prime Minister over comments made by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch about the former Post Office chair Henry Staunton.
Plus, a failed Trident missile test raises questions about the efficacy of the UK's nuclear deterrent. We discuss with Andrew Dorman, Professor of International Security at King's College London and editor of Chatham House's International Affairs Journal. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has faced questions from MPs over what the BOE's former chief economist, Andy Haldane, told us about the risk of deeper recession from keeping interest rates high. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth shares Haldane's view, and says the BOE governor signalled an important shift in his thinking. As Birmingham Council announces a cost-cutting plan to tackle its financial problems, we discuss with Iain Murray of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Plus: business groups have written their wish list for the Chancellor ahead of the Budget. Our reporter Joe Mayes joins us with details. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.
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The former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, says the central bank is risking a deeper recession if it doesn't cut rates soon. He says the economy is heading for a year of "at best of anemic growth" given the current outlook.
Haldane also tells us that he preferred the original version of Labour's £28 billion green investment plan, and that the government's fiscal rules should be changed to allow more spending on investment. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After Labour by-election wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough, election expert John Curtice explains how the results are the worst possible outcome for the Conservatives.
Plus, 'Rishi's Recession' makes Jeremy Hunt's March budget even more daunting. Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), shares his perspective on whether government tax cuts should still be on the agenda. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker.
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