The budget, the blackhole and the Brexit blame game – podcast

<p>The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is facing difficult choices before her second budget next month and has been busy preparing the ground. In a significant shift in the government’s narrative, Reeves has – at last – stressed the long-term damage done to the UK economy by Brexit. <br><br>Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the options available to the chancellor and whether the pivot to blaming Brexit will convince the public. Plus, what does a foul-mouthed meeting tell us about Reform, why the imminent result of Labour’s deputy leader contest matters and what can parliament do about Prince Andrew.</p><ul><li><p>Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com</p></li></ul> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/audio/2025/oct/20/the-budget-the-blackhole-and-the-brexit-blame-game-podcast">Continue reading...</a>