Will ‘common sense’ policies revive Rishi Sunak’s Tories?

Plus, the economic mood music darkens ahead of Budget Day

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Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shakes hands with delegates after his speech at the annual Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, northern England, on October 4, 2023. Photograph: Oli SCARFF / AFP.
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shakes hands with delegates after his speech at the annual Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, northern England, on October 4, 2023. Photograph: Oli SCARFF / AFP.

On today’s podcast:

  • Jack Horgan-Jones on the darkening economic backdrop to next week’s delivery of Budget 2024.
  • Mark Paul reports from the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester where Prime Minister Rushi Sunak delivered some headline-grabbing ‘common sense’ pledges. But throughout the week he was overshadowed by those with an eye on replacing him.