Politics

With the Bank of England trying to bring down inflation, interest rates have been raised to 5% – the highest level since April 2008.

The government is now urging people to “hold their nerve”, as Rishi Sunak put it.

But Britain may be headed for another “summer of discontent”, with one Treasury minister unable to commit to a public sector pay rise live on Sky News.

On this week’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast, hear Trevor Phillips’ interviews with the Conservatives’ John Glenn, Labour’s shadow levelling up secretary Lisa Nandy, and the First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf.

Plus, analysis from Trevor, the communications adviser Laura-Emily Dunn, and the show’s editor, Scott Beasley.

Click to subscribe to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast

You can watch Trevor’s new documentary, Windrush and Us, here.

Producer – David Chipakupaku
Editor – Dave Terris

Articles You May Like

Mercedes-Benz EVs to get Tesla Supercharger access in February
Intel to spin off venture capital arm as chipmaker continues to restructure
Police climb barricades to arrest South Korea’s president
Trump doing his best to undermine Biden as the outgoing president tries to polish his legacy
Toyota will use familiar names for its upcoming EVs, shifting away from the controversial ‘bZ’