yeovilliteraryfestival

Jeremy Hunt - Can We Be Rich Again?

In recent years a succession of economic shocks has led to low growth, stagnant living standards and divided politics. As debt and taxes have risen to record levels, many worry that the UK economy is stuck in a low-growth trap with ruinous implications for future generations. Jeremy Hunt was Chancellor during one of those shocks and successfully navigated the economy out of both inflation and recession. He argues that despite widespread pessimism, Britain still has a lot going for it – the third largest technology ecosystem in the world, a huge financial services sector, globally admired universities and respected institutions. What's more, the solutions to our economic malaise are in plain sight if we are willing to learn from what works elsewhere. Can We Be Rich Again? sets out a credible case for optimism when it comes to the future of Britain’s economy, and a roadmap of how we might get there.

Jeremy Hunt was elected Conservative MP for South West Surrey in 2005. He was first appointed Secretary of State for Health in September 2012, then served as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from July 2018 to July 2019, and Chancellor of the Exchequer from October 2022 to July 2024. Before his election as an MP, Jeremy ran his own educational publishing business, Hotcourses. He also set up a charity to help AIDS orphans in Africa in which he continues to play an active role.

This event will take place in Westlands Ballroom

Tickets: £15.00
Footlights: Discount applies

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