• The budget, China's super embassy and the legacy of Britain's Empire Exhibition

  • Oct 31 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
  • Podcast

The budget, China's super embassy and the legacy of Britain's Empire Exhibition

  • Summary

  • This week Merlin Fulcher is joined by the architectural worker, writer and editors of the magazine Failed Architecture to discuss:


    Rachel Reeves commits £500 million pounds more for affordable housing // Leading economist calls on Labour to spend large on arts and culture projects // David Chipperfield’s Chinese Embassy plans called in by Angela Rayner // And reflecting on the centenary of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley


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