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Chancellor

  • Politics, Political risk, UK Debt, UK, Taxes, Economy, Government,
    June 29, 2026

    The best choice for UK chancellor is probably Rachel Reeves!

    Andy Burnham promises the UK a national reboot. Critical to his success will be his choice of chancellor, and the relationship with the financial markets. Rachel Reeves is closely associated with the failed Starmer premiership – but she knows how to do the job and has credibility with the markets. With new leadership she could prove a much better choice than other contenders.

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  • UK Debt, Pensions, UK Healthcare, Politics, UK, Sterling Crisis, Sovereign Debt, Recession, Government Policy,
    July 10, 2025

    Raise Taxes. Promises come with hefty costs.

    The scale of the UK’s funding crisis is becoming increasingly apparent. It can be fixed – but needs political sacrifice. “Changing Policy” and backing off promises has costs and consequences. The UK is not in dire peril - it remains a fine, innovative and strong economy, but we need to get real on spending and how its funded.

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  • Politics, UK,
    July 6, 2022

    The UK? Who would want to be Chancellor now, and what did Boris promise him?

    The tragedy of Boris Johnson continues. The question is not why did they leave, but why have others remained in the bunker with him. Just what has Boris promised the new Chancellor, and does what is good for Boris coincide with what is good for the UK?

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