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In this hard-hitting episode, legendary journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil sits down with host Julia Hartley-Brewer to deliver a blistering verdict on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget 2025. Labeling it the "biggest tax increase of any government since the 1970s," Neil slams the £26 billion hike as a betrayal of voter trust—funding soaring welfare costs while squeezing workers, savers, and businesses. "Nobody voted for any of this. It's bad for democracy," he warns, unpacking how this "watershed" moment could stall economic growth, fuel inflation, and deepen the UK's fiscal woes. From scrapped benefit caps to record-high taxes, explore the real impact on everyday Brits and whether Labour's promises are crumbling under the weight of reality. Essential listening for anyone feeling the pinch—subscribe now for unfiltered political insight!

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