I am head of Economics and Politics at Bloomberg and host of the Trumponomics podcast . Also a QPR fan. But views are my own, and retweets are not endorsements.
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Stephanie Flanders retweeted
I am looking to hire a chief economic advisor.
As Reform prepare for government we are looking to expand our growing team of policy advisors.
I’m after an exceptionally talented individual with a strong grounding in macro economics.
If you’re passionate about getting growth again in the economy, and have ideas to shake up our stale economic debate, this role is for you.
We have a once in a generation opportunity to build a new economic model that transforms this country for the better. If you have the energy and determination to do that with us, this role is for you.
The job will involve:
-policy development
-modelling
-in-depth research
No experience in Westminster is required. Business experience is preferable.
The pay is highly competitive, but variable depending on the candidate.
Please email your CV and a cover letter to jenrickr@parliament.uk
Applications close on the 29th May but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
BREAKING: An ally of Wes Streeting - who came out publicly to call for Starmer to go - says Streeting has “blown it.” They say he has lost support today from MPs who might have backed him and that they now don’t think he has the numbers to get on the ballot.
***NEW: State of play this evening***
Keir Starmer has defied all expectations, surviving the day despite some 90 Labour MPs calling for his head and four junior ministerial resignations.
A minister tells Bloomberg they are astonished Starmer has managed to get through it without being forced to announce a timetable for his departure, saying the day went better for him than anyone can have imagined.
Starmer’s stance at cabinet effectively dared his rivals to come out and publicly challenge him. As of this evening, no one has.
Streeting is speaking with Starmer tomorrow morning, as per @steven_swinford, after the PM blanked him post-cabinet. The health secretary’s allies say he won’t say anything to distract from the king’s speech.
Labour MPs and aides think Streeting is conducting what one calls a campaign of attrition against Starmer by drip-feeding his supporters’ calls for the PM to go. His camp deny he is orchestrating a plot.
Streeting’s supporters say they are divided about his strategy. Some are disappointed he has not yet gone over the top, fearing he could be seen as losing his nerve and being labelled a bottle job.
However, others caution that pressure has to grow organically on Starmer before Streeting is able to challenge him, otherwise the soft-left will accuse him of a cynical move to force a contest before Andy Burnham is ready.
One Streeting supporter says they fear his chances of becoming PM are decreasing. They say they’re struggling to see how he has a path to No10 because if he runs the soft-left will put someone up against him who is likely to be favoured by members.
They say they’re coming to terms with what they see as the likelihood that Burnham will succeed Starmer.
However so far Burnham is also still silent. He’s in London meeting MPs and discussing his options. His camp insist he has a plan to make it to parliament, but so far they’ve stopped short of announcing it.
Labour is in a state of paralysis tonight. David Lammy says no one has come forward and no one seems to have the numbers against Starmer.
Most in Labour don’t expect that to hold. They still think the PM will be forced to announce a timetable in the coming days if Streeting, Burnham and the cabinet move. But as of right now, he clings on.
Story with great colleagues @EllenAMilligan @Joe_Mayes >>> bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Argentina's free market experiment spearheaded by @JMilei has once again defied the doomsayers.
The declining poverty rate shows how capitalism, not socialism, creates prosperity.
Our latest, @PostOpinions:
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Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Labour's growth plan is more investment. Most (80pc) is UK private sector. By driving up employment costs, it is pushing firms to invest. The numbers are improving. But the price is higher unemployment. UK is looking US these days, and more French bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
After six years of reporting in Hong Kong, and at eight months pregnant, I’m very sad to be leaving my colleagues, friends and the place I’ve called home.
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I’ll be out of office for a while on maternity leave. Wherever I land, catch you on the other side
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
In which I join the @business Trumponomics podcast to discuss tariffs, inflation, and the Fed.
Really enjoyed talking with @AnnaEconomist, one of the few honest brokers out there willing to say when the economics profession is just getting it wrong. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Enjoyed discussing the new tariffs on @KQEDnews @KQEDForum show/podcast this morning with @WallachLori and @MyStephanomics, and Alexis Madrigal. You can listen at the link or wherever you stream podcasts.
kqed.org/forum/2010101909473…
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Running bilateral trade surplus/deficits with different countries is the way it should be. Trying to eliminate each one is simply stupid.
I have a trade deficit with my grocer, a trade surplus with my employer. I am not sure it would be a great idea for me to work for my grocer. (Even if the loss for the economic profession was minimal, I am not very good at packing groceries.)
Same thing with countries. There are reasons why we sell more to one, buy more from another. Different tariff rates across countries imply reshuffling of deficits and surpluses across countries, but no obvious change in the overall trade deficit.
To go back to the economist’s mantra (and the power of identities): If you want to reduce the overall trade deficit, increase saving (you might consider decreasing the budget deficit?) or decrease investment.
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/4j8e0DG
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
On tonight's Any Questions, @AlexForsythBBC is joined in Huntingdon by Torsten Bell, Stephanie Flanders, Sarah Olney and Helen Whately. #BBCAQ
Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on @BBCRadio4 on on demand on @BBCSounds.
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Stephanie Flanders retweeted
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @JeffreyGoldberg. theatlantic.com/politics/arc…
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
The White House said the head of the Department of Government Efficiency is a little-known official named Amy Gleason, not Elon Musk trib.al/1uQW4vc
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells @MyStephanomics the European Union is "strong enough" to counter any US tariff threats, but he hopes for a negotiated agreement that can avoid a trade war bloom.bg/4b5fwnC
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Economics influences everything from public policy to coffee prices, but who shapes it? In this episode, @MyStephanomics, a leading economic journalist at @economics, discusses the impact of economics and making the field more inclusive. Listen here 👉 buff.ly/40L7BqH
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
Do as I say, not as I do: The European Union imported last year more Russian LNG than ever.
🇷🇺 Russia-EU 🇪🇺 Hard time for #natgas pipes but open gates for #LNG. Transshipment sanctions start March 2025 but direct imports remain legal. As @POLAND25EU takes over, @EUCouncil / @EU_Commission other measures might follow. @ICISOfficial LNG Edge has the data.
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
We recorded our budget special pod in front of an audience in the Bloomberg office yesterday. Every seat taken. Great chat with @John_Stepek @MyStephanomics and ex OBR Andy King. Excellent questions too. Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/7MA…
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
For goodness sake. Despite big tax rises overall chancellor has done it again. Fuel duty frozen and "temporary" 5p cut kept. This government is supposed to care about climate change. And I'm willing to bet fiscal numbers assume increases into the future. How much longer?
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
£40bn of tax rises for a 0.5 percentage point increase in day to day spending, compared to Tory spending plans
That feels like a very small uplift
Stephanie Flanders retweeted
WEDNESDAY: Don't miss @MyStephanomics' conversation with @AmbassadorTai of @USTradeRep at #BNEatB20. bloom.bg/3ZXlxio
