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NHS Crisis: Is Labour's Plan a Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound? | IEA Podcast
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In this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim is joined by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director, to discuss pressing issues in UK policy. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the Darzi report, which exposes deep-rooted problems within the NHS and the government's response to these challenges. The guests explore the limitations of the report and the need for more radical reforms to truly address the health service's issues.
The discussion then shifts to the Labour government's controversial proposal to ban junk food advertising before 9:00 PM. Our experts examine the effectiveness of such measures in tackling childhood obesity and question the underlying statistics used to justify these policies. They also delve into the potential negative impacts on businesses and the broader implications for personal freedom.
Finally, the podcast tackles the complex and often overlooked issue of pension reform. The guests discuss the sustainability of the current system, the misconceptions surrounding pension tax relief, and the long-term fiscal challenges facing the UK. They explore potential solutions to ensure a more stable and equitable pension system for future generations.
We bring you a public affairs podcast with a difference. We want to get beyond the headlines and instead focus on the big ideas and foundational principles that matter to classical liberals.
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
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Manage episode 439755210 series 2712250
In this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim is joined by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director, to discuss pressing issues in UK policy. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the Darzi report, which exposes deep-rooted problems within the NHS and the government's response to these challenges. The guests explore the limitations of the report and the need for more radical reforms to truly address the health service's issues.
The discussion then shifts to the Labour government's controversial proposal to ban junk food advertising before 9:00 PM. Our experts examine the effectiveness of such measures in tackling childhood obesity and question the underlying statistics used to justify these policies. They also delve into the potential negative impacts on businesses and the broader implications for personal freedom.
Finally, the podcast tackles the complex and often overlooked issue of pension reform. The guests discuss the sustainability of the current system, the misconceptions surrounding pension tax relief, and the long-term fiscal challenges facing the UK. They explore potential solutions to ensure a more stable and equitable pension system for future generations.
We bring you a public affairs podcast with a difference. We want to get beyond the headlines and instead focus on the big ideas and foundational principles that matter to classical liberals.
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
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