Barbara Edmonds on National’s Budget 2026 Failure
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds joins The Bradbury Group to dismantle National’s Budget 2026 narrative, examining rising unemployment, housing pressures, public service cuts and what Labour plans to offer voters ahead of Election 2026.
In this wide-ranging 1-on-1 in 10 interview, Barbara discusses:
📉 Rising unemployment and economic uncertainty
🏥 Health funding and pressure on public services
🏠 State housing, rent increases and housing security
🤖 Public service cuts and the Government’s AI push
💰 National’s tax cuts and government borrowing
📊 Reserve Bank decisions and interest rates
📈 Labour’s upcoming economic policy platform
🔥 Cost of living pressures facing working families
Barbara also explains why Labour waited to review Budget 2026 before announcing major economic policy and outlines what she believes a Labour-led government could do differently.
Can Labour offer a credible economic alternative before voters head to the polls?
