The new Government faces a tall order: it must deliver on the same growth promises others have made, but do it better. A tough task, especially with tensions brewing between Rachel Reeves and colleagues pushing their own agendas.

Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX's unmissable daily newsletters. This article was written by independent economist Julian Jessop and narrated by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp analysis like this, subscribe to CapX’s daily briefings straight from the heart of Westminster.

Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.