The chancellor is being accused of "lying" over what she knew and when ahead of her budget – so did Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer&nbsp;actually mislead&nbsp;the public?&nbsp;Beth walks us through a detailed timeline of the OBR forecasts, the so-called "black hole", and why journalists now feel they were given only half the story. Ruth and Harriet weigh in on political honesty, the dangers of selective briefing, and why trust between the government, the media and the public is fraying fast.&nbsp;Plus, former Number10 director of communications Matthew Doyle joins the trio to discuss Labour's early months in power, the turbulence around political messaging, and how governments lose (and can rebuild) narrative control.&nbsp;Send us your messages and Christmas-themed&nbsp;questions on WhatsApp at 07934 200 444&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;And if you&nbsp;didn’t&nbsp;know, you can also watch Beth,&nbsp;Harriet&nbsp;and Ruth&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG8IrydigQffkV94y_hhSFgZC-lgZ5rod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;St. James’s Place&nbsp;sponsors&nbsp;Electoral&nbsp;Dysfunction&nbsp;on Sky News, learn more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sjp.co.uk/individuals/the-autumn-budget-2025-announcement?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=electoral_dysfunction_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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