It was Labour’s first Budget in 14 years and they’re back to their old playbook: tax rises and big borrowing, despite promising to deliver economic growth. Gordon and Kamal are joined in Westminster by George Osborne’s former chief of staff Rupert Harrison and Tom Clougherty from the Institute of Economic Affairs to go over Rachel Reeves’ plans and unpack the politics behind the policies. Plus, the Telegraph’s Jeremy Warner explains what higher National Insurance contributions will mean for British business. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on X, Instagram and TikTok @dailytpodcast Producer: Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Additional production from James Shield Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Production Co-Ordinator: Ryan Gudge Video Editor: Luke Goodsall Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.