Burnham’s Budget gamble: Why the PM could trigger a snap election next week | The Daily T podcast

In today’s bonus episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Jacob Rees-Mogg analyse the prospect of an early general election as rumours of the major parties preparing to campaign swirl in Westminster.
The pair analyse the likelihood of Andy Burnham triggering a snap vote following this week’s Budget, and how big of a gamble it would be for the Prime Minister to go to the polls before Christmas.
Tim and Jacob also discuss Mr Burnham’s “ideological Europhilia” as the PM seemingly opens the door to EU freedom of movement as he considers options for a new relationship with Brussels.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction & December 10 Election Speculation
00:34 - Welcome Jacob Rees-Mogg & Budget Week Live Preview
01:27 - Jacob’s Haircut & Vintage Barber Stories
02:15 - Andy Burnham, Brexit & Changing UK Immigration
04:32 - EU Settlement Scheme vs Post-Brexit Work Visas
06:05 - UK Inactivity, Welfare Reform & High-Wage Solutions
08:38 - Is Brexit a Tool or an Outcome?
10:14 - Blaming Brussels vs British Overregulation
11:28 - Freedom of Movement & Rejoining the EU Debate
13:41 - The Case for a Snap December Election
16:27 - Economic Risks, Trump & Global Energy Costs
17:27 - Manifestos, Referendums & The Tax Trap
19:18 - Conservative vs Reform UK Candidate Readiness
21:01 - Polling Realities: Could an Early Election Backfire?
21:34 - The UK Deficit, Gilts & Budget Traps
22:45 - Will Jacob Rees-Mogg Stand in the Next Election?

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