Should the government freeze rents because of the Iran war?

The King has met Trump with a message: Britain and America willl always find common ground. But why now? And what does Keir Starmer really wants out of this high-stakes moment on the world stage?

And, former Foreign Office chief says there was “absolutely” pressure to rush vetting. Meanwhile, criticism mounts over Mandelson’s ambassador appointment called a “serious error of judgement.”

Plus, Rachel Reeves is weighing a rent freeze to soften the economic shockwaves of conflict with Iran. What is the real-world impact of a freeze and what it could mean for renters and landlords alike.

This episode was recorded on the 28th of April. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every weekday on Global Player or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.