The Autumn Statement was critical for public sector finances, businesses, the UK public and politics. And hanging over the chancellor’s plans is a general election next year. What’s the real impact going to be? To tell us are two well-placed influencers in the sector.

Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance

Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank, New Philanthropy Capital. And he was previously head of the Number 10 Policy Unit for British prime minister Gordon Brown.

Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group, which is owned by Norfolk County Council.

Our latest podcast episode there’s a tribute to former chancellor Alistair Darling, 100 measures, what should have been in the statement plus why US taxes and Scandinavian spending don’t add up. Will the next government stick to the Treasury forecasts?