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Tory U-turn: Has the government lost credibility?

Tory U-turn: Has the government lost credibility?

This Is Why · Sky News

October 3, 202224m 32s

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Show Notes

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and PM Liz Truss have made a U-turn on the decision to give the wealthiest 1% of earners a tax cut after facing a backlash.

On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the political consequences of the U-turn with political correspondent Liz Bates and discusses how the markets are responding with economics editor Ed Conway.

Plus, Catherine MacLeod, a No.11 special adviser during the 2008 recession, explains how a government should react during a time of financial crisis.

Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont