
Rachel Reeves takes a gilt trip
Politico’s Esther Webber joins the podcast team to look at the challenges facing the chancellor.
What we talked about in this episode

Gilt market vibes are a poor guide to policy
Gilt market moves mean Rachel Reeves is facing a test of her resolve.

Keir Starmer and AI: potential positives but possible pitfalls
The government’s AI Action Plan could bring benefit for the civil service.

Tulip Siddiq’s resignation shows Labour are not yet used to scrutiny of government
It is unclear if the government fully understand how ministers’ actions look to its external critics.
People featured in this episode

Hannah White
Director and CEO

Tim Durrant
Programme Director

Giles Wilkes
Senior Fellow

Jack Worlidge
Senior Researcher