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Can we trust the IMF’s forecasts?

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The IMF report suggests Britain will be the only advanced economy to fall into recession this year – predicting the worst growth figures of any G7 country. Historically, how reliable have these forecasts been? Can we take some of it with a pinch of salt? Also on the podcast, MPs have approved new powers to curb public sector strikes, is this a ray of hope for party cohesion?

Natasha Feroze speaks to Kate Andrews and Katy Balls.  

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