What do U-turns tell us about a government?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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4.7 • 909 Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Since our last podcast on the risks of an unsubtle focus on the cost of living, the Government has carried out another U-turn to protect pubs from increases in business rates. Number 10 says this is a sign of an increasingly nimble government responding quickly to potential problems – but why do the problems arise in the first place? And will there be more U-turns now that Keir Starmer has pledged to put more money in people’s pockets? • It’s time for the first live show of 2026 at Kings Place, and there's a lot to make sense of! Tickets here. Back the podcast on Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early – and ad free. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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