Is Truss scared of the OBR?

Aug 22, 2022, 12:29 PM

The focus is on Liz Truss's planned emergency budget. Over the weekend it was revealed that she wouldn't consult the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) before announcing her plans. Could this backfire politically?  

Also on the podcast, investment bank Citi have warned that inflation could hit 18 per cent come January: Were the Bank of England's projections too optimistic? 

Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and Kate Andrews. 

Produced by Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson.