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In a State

In a State

By: Fion Cudmore and Tom Turner
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For young people in the UK, ‘political stability’ is an oxymoron. Our generation has grown up alongside a series of so-called ‘once-in-a-generation’ crises, and many hear the phrase ‘British Government’ and immediately think of a controversial policy choice, a frontline politician, or a scandal dominating the news. This series, however, takes the long view of British politics and aims to gain a clearer understanding of how and why British politics has changed in the 21st century, by interviewing 4 people who have each worked in and around the heart of Government during this time.

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Fion Cudmore and Tom Turner
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    Ed Balls
    Jun 9 2026

    For young people in the UK, ‘political stability’ is an oxymoron. Our generation has grown up alongside a series of so-called ‘once-in-a-generation’ crises, and many hear the phrase ‘British Government’ and immediately think of a controversial policy choice, frontline politician or a scandal which is dominating the news.


    This series, however, takes the long view of British politics and aims to gain a clearer understanding of how and why it has changed in the 21st century by interviewing 4 people who have each worked in and around the heart of Government during this time.


    In this episode, Tom speaks to ex-Shadow Chancellor and King's College London Professor Ed Balls about the nature of crisis, the Treasury, and the changing media landscape.

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