ELECTION SPECIAL: The big issues politicians haven't spoken about
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On Monday, we released our comprehensive analysis of the parties manifestos at an event in Westminster. After some time digesting and analysing the manifestos, we’ve concluded that neither of the main parties is being honest with voters about the challenges we face in coming years.  So, what are the manifestos missing? What are the big challenges facing us? And what information should voters be aware of as they head to the polls? Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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