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‘Exploring the Role and Limitations of Generative AI in Policymaking’ - our new Harvard-Kings working paper is out today: with Nyasha Weinberg and Dylan Evans, thread to follow.. @HarvardBizGov @Kingspol_econ @thestrandgroup
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Ed Balls retweeted
“The first Budget from a Burnham government is a bit here today, gone tomorrow.”
George Osborne highlights the difference between Andy Burnham’s rhetoric and the small scale of yesterday’s Budget.
🖥️🎧 WATCH or LISTEN later this evening.
Ed Balls retweeted
🚨 Our new Hot Take on John Healey's Budget is now on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/hottake
🖥️ WATCH: tr.ee/PC_LIVE
Ed Balls retweeted
Ed Balls shares his thoughts ahead of John Healey’s first Budget speech in less than an hour’s time.
You can watch Ed and George Osborne give their analysis and reflections to the Budget LIVE on YouTube at 3pm today👇
tr.ee/PC_LIVE
Ed Balls retweeted
🚨George Osborne and Ed Balls will react to John Healey’s first Budget LIVE on YouTube at 3pm today.
You won’t want to miss it - watch at the link below👇
tr.ee/PC_LIVE
Ed Balls retweeted
Prime Minister Andy Burnham joins Good Morning Britain live in the studio tomorrow morning.
His first 100 days as Prime Minister are nearly behind him, and his first Budget is due next week on Wednesday.
Don’t miss his interview with Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley as they discuss the government’s priorities, the cost of living and much more.
Watch Good Morning Britain live from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
Ed Balls retweeted
🎙️ NEW episode of EMQs…
🛢️ A repeat of the 70s oil crisis?
💪 Which politicians are jacked?
💰 Is inheritance tax only paid by the rich?
🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/EMQs
🖥️ WATCH: tr.ee/EMQsYT
Ed Balls retweeted
“Hope does not make me warmer.”
Should John Healey be more honest about the tough decisions in his budget, or will a good vibes strategy work for the government?
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🖥️ WATCH: tr.ee/PCTV
Ed Balls retweeted
The head of the IMF acknowledges that Brexit is back on the agenda.
Asked whether closer ties with the EU would make Britain richer, Kristalina Georgieva said it was for British people to decide but called for “more collaboration” between like- minded countries.
Before Brexit, the IMF warned that leaving the EU would make Britain poorer than it would otherwise have been.
Watch here 👇
itv.com/news/2026-10-14/imf-…
Ed Balls retweeted
🎙️ NEW episode of Political Currency…
⚠️ Have Labour seen off the Green threat?
📢 Is Badenoch the next Thatcher?
📉 How do you solve declining birth rates?
🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/pc
Ed Balls retweeted
“Every time it looks like they are about to enter the mainstream, it all goes wrong for them.”
George Osborne speculates the Green Party could be heading back to the fringes…
🖥️🎧 Watch or listen to our latest episode later this evening.
Ed Balls retweeted
“What a public servant John Healey is.”
George reveals how hard working the new chancellor is, detailing his trip to the British Museum after Labour conference.
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Ed Balls retweeted
“So listen to that George Osborne!”
Yvette Cooper references George’s interview with her, as she triumphantly announces the return of Sure Start.
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Ed Balls retweeted
🎙️ NEW episode of Political Currency…
🤔 Will scrapping the triple lock backfire on Burnham?
🌳 Can Badenoch solve her Farage problem?
🪖 Has RAF Fairford exposed Britain's defence weakness?
🎧 LISTEN: tr.ee/pc
🖥️ WATCH: tr.ee/PCTV
Ed Balls retweeted
“Have we really thought this through?”
George Osborne suggests Labour MPs could soon be questioning Andy Burnham's move on the triple lock, as Reform ramps up its opposition to the cut.
Watch or listen to our latest episode this evening.
Ed Balls retweeted
🔥 NEW HOT TAKE from Political Currency on Burnham's conference speech…
👩⚕️ Can the social care plan work?
🔒 Does the triple lock reform make sense?
🤝 Has he sewn up a coalition with the Lib Dems?
🎧 LISTEN NOW: tr.ee/hottake
📺 WATCH: tr.ee/PC_LIVE
Ed Balls retweeted
🚨 We’re going live on YouTube at 4:30 today to give our hot take on Andy Burnham’s first speech as PM.
Tune in and share your thoughts & questions with Ed and George on the Labour leader’s big moment.
📺 WATCH: tr.ee/PC_LIVE
Ed Balls retweeted
Thank you to @edballs, former #ncfc chairman, for sharing his memories of Michael Wynn Jones with us at @BBCNorfolk
Ed Balls retweeted
Everyone at Norwich City is deeply saddened by the passing of our honorary life president, Michael Wynn Jones.
Michael died peacefully at home on Monday morning, aged 85. He will be greatly missed.
His family are grateful for the wonderful care provided by the community nursing team at St Elizabeth Hospice.
Our deepest condolences are with Delia and Tom, and with all of Michael’s family, friends and loved ones.
At the family’s request, we ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.
Ed Balls retweeted
🚨 We’re excited to announce our first EMQs in video is now live on YouTube.
Join Ed and George every Monday, where they respond to all your biggest political questions and ideas. If you have a question of your own, why not send us a DM, comment, or email [email protected]
🖥️ Watch: tr.ee/EMQsYT