290. Can Burnham’s ‘business friendly socialism’ grow the economy?
The Rest Is Money | Jun 24 2026 | 00:32:28
Why are each of us £15,000 a year worse off than we should be? What can we learn from the US about housing? Can ‘Manchesterism’ work across the UK? How much is the triple lock state pension holding back young people?
Paul Johnson, former director of the IFS, is back to tell us about his new research on The Prosperity Gap and what it means for the new Prime Minister. Plus why Count Binface should be considered for housing minister.
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Paul Johnson, former director of the IFS, is back to tell us about his new research on The Prosperity Gap and what it means for the new Prime Minister. Plus why Count Binface should be considered for housing minister.
The Rest is Money is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain’s smart energy pioneer.
Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com
X: @TheRestIsMoney
Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney
TikTok: @RestIsMoney
Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com
For more Goalhanger podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com
Video Editor: Dylan Bonham
Producer: Isabelle Bougeard
Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer
General Manager: Tom Whiter
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices