Burnham’s first Budget: Will this really save our economy?

Cheaper gherkins, £100 towards energy bills, higher taxes on banks and billions for defence. John Healey’s first Budget had something for everyone. But was there a main course among the picky bits? In this Budget special of In The Room, Cleo Watson and Helen MacNamara ask who benefits, who pays and what was conspicuously left off the table. They examine the real value of energy support, Healey’s defence funding turnaround and the OBR’s gloomy growth forecast. Then they take us inside Whitehall to reveal how a Budget is made – the last-minute negotiations, political theatre and fallout that can take days to emerge. Healey promised Britain breathing space today and hope for tomorrow. Did he deliver either? Executive producer: Rod Ardehali Producer: Sam Durham Video editor: Adam Hollis Find the best clips from the podcast and more from Helen and Cleo on the show's Instagram page here. Email your questions to Helen and Cleo on [email protected]. This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.