View from the Tent
renowned economist Douglas McWilliams and his friend of 30 plus years Neil McClure ponder on national and local economic and business affairs from their base in the heart of Kent. In addition to Douglas's reflections on economic events, Neil will seek to lift the lid on local businesses and industries Each podcast ends with a review of one of Kent's 50 vineyards providing a mellow close to their observations
View from the Tent
How long before the fight-back begins?
In this Podcast Douglas reviews the economic impact of the multi faceted attack on conventional wisdom currently underway in President Trump's second term including imposition of tariffs and break down of relations with NATO.
We consider the opportunity for an opposition coalition to form and the risk of Impeachment
Domestically Neil turns back to Kent local government matters and his research on the 13 District Councils accounts for the year ending March 2024. We reflect on the dramatic failure of these authorities to meet their audit publishing deadlines, the 100 per cent plus increase in audit fees in the last years and how 8 of these Councils justify paying their Chief Executives more than The Prime Minister given the limited responsibilities that a District Council holds.
We conclude with tasting another English wine this time from West Sussex
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