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Rhetoric versus reality

Politics
United Kingdom
Started January 30, 2026

Afternoon all, Happy new year! Keir Starmer kicked it off talking about cost of living, and it was a pleasure to do the same on a special episode of More or Less (and to tick ‘meeting Tim Harford’ off the geek bucket list!). Since we recorded it before the Prime Minister’s comments, find a break-down of rhetoric … Continued The post Rhetoric versus reality appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
The ongoing cost of living crisis requires immediate and concrete action from policymakers, not just promises and discussions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
Both the government and opposition need to prioritize transparent discussions about economic realities rather than political rhetoric.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
Keir Starmer's focus on cost of living is a necessary shift in political discourse, highlighting urgent economic issues affecting the public.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
While rhetoric can raise awareness about the cost of living, it risks overshadowing practical solutions that are urgently needed.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
The government's rhetoric on cost of living crisis is misleading, failing to address the real struggles families face daily.
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