Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business

Stephen Sackur talks to Business Secretary Lord Mandelson about the state of the economy, and his chances of bringing Britain out of recession.

Unlike the US, France or Germany, Britain is still in recession. The public finances are in tatters and the polls suggest that the Labour Party is heading towards electoral disaster in polls scheduled for next year. As Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson is tasked with helping to turn around the economy. But what are his chances? He talks to Stephen Sackur.

30 minutes

Broadcasts