The countdown to polling day is on, and in a special miniseries of the Standard podcast ahead of 4 July, we’re taking a deeper look at three of the hot topics on the 2024 general election campaign trail - tax and the economy, the NHS and immigration.

In this first special episode, we’ll examine the critical of issue the pound in our pocket and which of the parties can be trusted to steward the economy.

While both the Conservatives and Labour have unanswered questions about funding specifics for spending commitments.

Plus, Sir Keir Starmer’s careful wording over tax plans, City of London's mood for Labour and what is Rishi Sunak’s political legacy?

From the newsroom, join Mark Blunden in conversation with Evening Standard business editor Jonathan Prynn.

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