Can tax rises and spending cuts help the UK economy?

Inflation in the UK is at its highest level in more than 40 years. Millions of people are suffering in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. The government has announced tax increases and spending cuts to calm the economy. But will it be enough?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. 

Guests:

Patrick Diamond - Professor in Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London.

Alfie Stirling - Director of Research, New Economics Foundation.

Max Lawson - Global Policy Lead in Equality, Oxfam International.