London city councillors have voted themselves a 35% raise.

Will they pay for it at the ballot box next October?

Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller and former YOU CEO Steve Cordes to discuss whether this is a story that will have staying power.

Then, thy breakdown the harassment scandal at London City Hall - should administration be asking councillors to avoid media interviews about anything?

And finally, a conversation about the federal budget, which is heavy on red ink and low on housing announcements.

The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.