Ep 74. Dr Nicola Headlam: ** General Election Special **

Who could have believed it? On a cold, wet night in Westminster, Rishi Sunak stunned the nation with an unexpected announcement: a General Election for July 4th. Today's podcast couldn't be more timely as we dive into an in-depth analysis of the UK's political and economic landscape over the past 14 years. From the impacts of austerity and Brexit to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cover it all.Joined by Dr. Nicola Headlam, an expert in subnational economic policy development, we dissect the mismanagement of these crises, the deterioration of public services, and the widening inequality gap. This episode is essential listening for anyone invested in the UK's political and economic future. Our conversation critiques current government policies, highlighting the urgent need for a robust plan to tackle economic inequality, recapitalise the poor, and fundamentally shift the country's economic strategies. We advocate for a future government that prioritises progress over power and implements policies that genuinely benefit the population, countering the systemic challenges of years of poor governance.Timestamps:00:00 Opening Remarks00:21 Insights on UK's Economic Challenges00:45 The Banking Crisis and Long-term Effects05:03 Sunak's Leadership and Political Landscape06:39 The Impact of Austerity, Brexit, and COVID08:49 The Dire State of Public Services13:07 Economic Policies and Time for Change18:33 The Role of Local Government and Community in Recovery33:08 Addressing Inequality and the Future of UK34:42 Butler to the World: A Detailed List of Heterodox Economic Thinkers & Books for a Path Forward38:40 Reimagining UK's Economic and Social Policies53:50 Closing ThoughtsEnjoyed the podcast?🔔 Subscribe now for more episodes (Apple, Spotify)📺 Follow us on YouTube🤝 Connect with Peter Bell and Dr. Nicola Headlam for more📧 Interested in sponsorship or collaboration? Reach out to Peter directlyThis podcast was recorded and produced by Purpose Made, your go-to source for transformative conversations. In transformative times, we believe in transformative discussions. Join us as we chart a course toward a brighter tomorrow.A List of Essential Heterodox Economic Books:Alpha City by Roland AtkinsonAnti Fragile by Nassim Nicholas TalebBroke by David BoyleBroke by Tom ClarkButler to the World by Oliver BullochCapital by Thomas PikettyThe Enigma of Capital by David HarveyCorona Crash by Grace BlakeleyShock Doctrine by Naomi KleinAll Consuming by Neil LawsonDonut Economics by Kate RaworthEnd This Depression Now by Paul KrugmanThe Economics of Enough by Diane CoyleThe Death of Homo Economicus by Peter FlemingThe Econocracy by Moran, Earle, and Ward-PerkinsTechnofeudalism by Yanis VaroufakisUtopia for Realists by Rutger BregmanVulture Capitalism by Grace Blakeley Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.