# Have tax rises become inevitable?

An episode of [Politics Weekly UK](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/136697472), 14 Jul 2025, 21 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2025/07/14-44306-Have_tax_rises_become_inevitable_.mp3

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how Rachel Reeves will try to reassure her party and the country about the state of the economy in a major speech this week. Also, how does the government plan to convince the public – and other MPs – to embrace net zero measures? Plus, as details of Donald Trump’s second state visit are confirmed, why won’t he be addressing the UK parliament?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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