Broke Britain: A Roadmap to Economic Renewal with Emily Fry

Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics

Host Roifield Brown sits down with Emily Fry from the Resolution Foundation to dissect the UK's current economic challenges. They explore the deep-rooted issues of stagnant wage growth, high inequality, and regional disparities, contrasting the UK's economic landscape with other countries. The conversation delves into the intricacies of fiscal policies, the role of technology in shaping the future of work, and strategies to reduce inequality. With a focus on inclusive economic growth, they discuss innovative approaches to stimulate the economy and the pivotal role of public and private sector investments. Emily shares insights from the Resolution Foundation's Economy 2030 inquiry, shedding light on the UK's potential economic future. This episode not only critiques the present but also offers a glimmer of hope and practical solutions for a more prosperous Britain.

Show Notes:

1. Introduction to Emily Fry: Learn about her background and the work of the Resolution Foundation.
2. Analysis of UK's Economic Strategy: Examining why it's faltering and potential remedies.
3. Exploring Fiscal Policies and Technology's Impact: How these factors shape work and economic growth.
4. Addressing Inequality and Inclusive Growth: Strategies for ensuring prosperity reaches all.
5. Key Takeaways from the Economy 2030 Inquiry: Insights into Britain's potential economic future.
6. Comparing UK's Economy with Global Counterparts: A look at international economic trends.
7. Investment in British Industry and Public Services: Discussing historical patterns and future needs.
8. Regional Disparities and Solutions: Understanding and addressing the economic divide.
9. Final Thoughts and Future Directions: Summarising the roadmap to economic renewal in Britain.

Show Quotes:

On UK's Economic Challenges:

• "We're seeing record levels of homelessness over the last couple of months in the UK. So really quite very concerning deep poverty that's happening across the UK."

On the Role of Public and Private Investment:

• "There needs to be a lot more investment in Birmingham's and Manchester's transport network to make sure that, highly skilled people that we've trained up through world-class universities stay in these cities."

On Future Economic Strategies:

• "If our median household income was actually the same as a group of countries that are really similar to us, the median household income would be 8,300 pounds higher. We don't have to be as innovative as the US, we just have to do a bit better and be a bit more like the countries we like to compare ourselves to.

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