Global Macro Research

What would a Labour government mean for the UK economy?

A podcast discussion with Political Economist, Lizzy Galbraith.

Authors

Paul Diggle

Chief Economist

Luke Bartholomew

Deputy Chief Economist

Contributors

Lizzy Galbraith

Duration: 30 mins

Date: 31 May 2024

The snap UK general election on July 4th is very likely to result in a Labour government. Paul Diggle and Luke Bartholomew talk to Lizzy Galbraith about what this might mean for the economy – from fiscal policy and planning reform, to green industrial policy and the approach to the EU.

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