Rachel Cunliffe
Political journalist and commentator specialising in UK public policy and economics, providing detailed analysis of student loans and intergenerational fairness in this episode.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 39min
Why you'll never repay your student loan
Rachel Cunliffe, political journalist specialising in UK public policy and economics. She breaks down why student loan balances ballooned, how interest and frozen thresholds changed who repays. Short conversations about parliamentary inquiries, party positions and what reforms might actually help current graduates.
Jan 20, 2026 • 32min
Student loans have screwed over a generation
Rachel Cunliffe, a political journalist at New Statesman, dives into the ramifications of the 2010 decision to triple university tuition fees in England. She and host Oli Dugmore analyze how this financial burden has radicalized a generation of graduates. They discuss the punishing interest rates, the political fallout for the Lib Dems, and the hidden costs of student debt on life choices like home buying and starting a family. Rachel also explores potential reforms, including graduate taxes, to remedy the inequities of the current system.
Dec 4, 2025 • 36min
Angela Rayner vs. Wes Streeting: has the next leadership race begun?
Alva Ray, a political editor known for her insights on Labour dynamics, and Rachel Cunliffe, an associate political editor, dive into the internal maneuvers shaping Labour's future. They discuss the potential for a leadership contest sparked by poor local elections, highlighting Wes Streeting's unofficial candidacy and Angela Rayner as a formidable obstacle. The duo explores rising figures like Ed Miliband and Andy Burnham, weighing their strengths against policy constraints and public expectations. It’s a captivating analysis of the shifting landscape in the Labour Party.
