SCOUT· 52%41m·2026-10-14·News Politics322. Why French bond turmoil is good for Burnham
Why is France in serious financial trouble? Could it go bust? Should the ECB intervene? And where does that leave the UK government in the bond market ‘ugly contest’? Robert and Steph discuss how the political paralysis, civil unrest and bond market chaos in France could help Healey and Burnham in the upcoming Budget.…
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“And of we rejoined we would have to take the Euro, which if it wasn't previously, it's clear to see it's a busted flush.”
“Assuming EU membership would magically fix Britain’s economy misses the root cause of our stagnation: a broken tax structure and an outdated approach to macroeconomic management. Rather than trying to rejoin a European framework with its ow…”
“Average income for pensioners in France is higher than working age people. That's nuts. Generous pension and a low retirement age is a large part of the problem”
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