But of course all that relates to GDP which is an appalling measure as a fair measure of the nations wealth should include out natural capital. Which as one of the most nature depleted nations in the world the UK comes out abysmally.

See "On Natural Capital - Partha Dasgupta"

It rather sounded like Rory was defending planetary destruction through economics and wealth extraction by the rich owning politics.

Alastair was unreasonable. Until you know where you want to get to you can't produce legislation.

Rory is totally unreasonable and the one who needs to go and look at modern economic theory over the planet destroying established capitalism.

If Rory thinks progressive economics is about being endorsed by “economics academics” he’s totally missing the point

Couldn’t agree more. Billionaires who have corrupted our institutions to the point that western society itself is approaching collapse. The left needs to act.

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Would you comment on how BBC R4 The Briefing Room 7/8/25 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... helps educate the public on government finances???

This area in the middle demands honesty and kindness from politicians, media and business. Telling the truth obviously links well with the Climate Majority Project. And he gives a shout out to many of the organisations and thinkers we are already following. Action points at the end are good also.