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May 11, 2026
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Ex-UK Treasury Minister Jim O'Neill Talks Starmer, Bond Markets | Bloomberg Talks
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Jim O'Neill
(Former UK Treasury Minister and former Chief Economist, Goldman Sachs, guest)
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Former Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O'Neill expresses deep concern over the UK's political and economic trajectory, labeling the current situation 'madness'.
He argues that both major political parties lack the courage to implement necessary but unpopular structural reforms, particularly regarding pensions, welfare, and housing.
O'Neill warns that the economic proposals of the rising Reform UK party are fiscally irresponsible and would severely alarm the gilt market, worsening the country's economic situation.
He presents a four-point plan for recovery: abolish the pension 'triple lock', reform welfare payments, implement a land value tax for housing, and modernize the NHS with technology like AI.
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