Political Currency

They were insiders. Now they’re out. Subscribe to Political Currency - the new podcast from Ed Balls and George Osborne. First episode: Thursday 14th September. 🎧 linktr.ee/politicalcurre…

“There's no doubt that if Nigel Farage disappears from the stage, Kemi Badenoch is the winner.” Ed and George argue that we may return to the status quo of Labour Vs. Tory should Nigel Farage's Clacton gamble fall through. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

🎙️ NEW episode of EMQs… 🔒 Why no government will abandon the triple lock 🚌 @Chris_Boardman asks how Westminster can enable local government 📈 How can MPs rise up the ranks in the Burnham government 🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/EMQs

“Do we need two Posh Georges?” Does Nigel Farage really want to be PM? The latest scandal around George Cottrell and the Clacton by-election may prove Ed’s suspicion that he doesn’t really want it.... 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

“Andy Burnham Day… can’t have that.” Keir Starmer wants to announce a Bank Holiday if England wins the World Cup, but could it be moved back to the Friday? 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

"If he's elected as a bin, he can speak as a bin." Can Count Binface beat Farage in Clacton? Ed Balls and George Osborne believe the anti-Reform sentiment and success of previous joke candidates mean he could be in with a chance… 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

Our latest episode - on Farage v Binface and the big question about Burnham

🎙️ NEW episode of Political Currency… 🌹 The Labour insiders worried about Burnham 🗑️ Could Binface beat Farage? 🧰 Gove endorses Rayner for chancellor 🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/pc

“I think you want to be out of the firing line.” George Osborne warns Andy Burnham against trying to have his own ‘Love Actually’ moment and ‘picking a fight’ with President Trump. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

“It will utterly fail.” As speculation grows that Andy Burnham could be planning to split up the Treasury, Ed Balls advises him that is not the right way to drive devolution and growth. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

🎙️ NEW episode of EMQs… 🏖️ Do holiday taxes kill tourism? ⚖️ Are ministers protected by employment law? 🎳 ChatGPT predicts who wins in 10-pin bowling 🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/EMQs

“Burnham, Balls, Purnell. They’re getting the gang back together.” As speculation grows over who will be in Andy Burnham’s top team, Ed Balls warns the incoming PM must not sideline women in favour of his old football mates, and stop stray briefings on his team going to the press. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

“It was classic Keir Starmer.” Ed and George break down the significant issues in the long awaited Defence Investment Plan, and how they sum up the issues with the entire Starmer premiership. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

“I know he wants to be all hope and optimism but he didn't say, ‘let me tell you how hard it's going to be’.” Ed and George praise Andy Burnham’s passionate plans for government, but caution that it lacks a theory of change and economic growth which could lead to a repeat of Starmer’s mistakes. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV

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🎙️ NEW episode of Political Currency… ⚠️ Burnham’s big challenges 🐝 Can No. 10 North work? 🇺🇸 How Burnham can deal with Trump 🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/pc

🎙️ NEW episode of EMQs… 🔄 Why too many reshuffles have hurt governments 🤔 What if Andy Burnham stood in Gorton & Denton? 🏛️ Is Westminster just like Ancient Rome? 🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/EMQs

Priceless. The moment Gordon Brown interrupts our podcast recording, just when we were talking about … Gordon Brown

“Oh my God isn’t that just serendipity” As Ed and George describe the emotion surrounding Gordon Brown’s departure from Downing Street, Ed receives an unexpected call. 🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc 🖥️WATCH: tr.ee/PC_TV