EMQs: What does 'fairness' actually mean in politics?

<p>What political rival would you share a 12-hour flight with? Ed Balls and George Osborne dive into this very question, revealing the old foes and opposite numbers who would make the best long-haul companions.</p><br /><p>And can an unpopular leader tank a popular policy? The pair debate how a leader’s image affects a government, and whether an unpopular messenger will derail a popular message no matter what. They also examine the meaning of 'fairness' in politics, and whether Labour or the Tories can truly lay claim to the term.</p><br /><p>Finally, Ed’s new title as a "Lifelong Learning Ambassador" sparks a discussion on the 'Cinderella service' of adult skills and why no government can seem to get it right.</p><br /><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for listening. To get episodes early and ad-free join Political Currency Gold. If you want even more perks including our exclusive newsletter, join our Kitchen Cabinet today:</p><p>👉 patreon.com/politicalcurrency</p><p>👉 Apple Podcasts</p><p>Please note: Kitchen Cabinet is only available via Patreon.</p><br /><p>Credits:</p><p>Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid</p><p>Senior Producer: Silvia Maresca</p><p>Video Editor: Maha Al-Badrawi</p><p>Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford</p><br /><p>Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>