Labour want to come on Gary’s Economics, should I let them?

March 23, 2025 by Gary Stevenson

"I think the right thing to do is to let them come on and defend themselves."

"If we can keep growing the channel at the pace we have been, I think we can be influential enough to affect policy change."

Gary reflects on a recent outreach from the Labour Party to appear on his channel, feeling a moral obligation to let them defend their stance since he often criticizes their policies. He believes that engaging with them could offer a chance to influence their economic direction leading into future elections. Despite this, he acknowledges opposition from his team about having politicians on, stressing the importance of maintaining the channel's integrity and neutrality.

He lays out the potential benefits of having Labour appear, such as allowing them to respond to his criticisms, the possibility of influencing their policies, and forming a connection that may be beneficial for political change. However, he also details various concerns that arise from this decision, including potential backlash for perceived political bias, the risk of diminishing the channel’s main goal of educating the public, and boredom that can occur if politicians stick strictly to scripted messages.

Gary shares that while the channel's rapid growth has garnered attention from political figures, he is cautious about compromising the authentic, educational content that has attracted viewers. He emphasizes the need for a balanced perspective in political discussions without alienating individuals across the spectrum. Ultimately, Gary opens up the floor for audience feedback to inform this critical decision, eager to know whether his viewers think inviting the Labour Party is a worthy endeavor or a distraction from his channel’s focus.

Key Takeaways

Gary feels a moral obligation to allow Labour Party representatives to respond to criticisms on his channel.
The invitation could foster a relationship that might lead to influencing Labour's economic policies in the future.
Concerns include risking the channel's neutrality, becoming less engaging, and potential backlash for appearing to support a specific political party.