Topic: Icesave Referendum

2 chapters across the catalog

Warming Up to Iceland
Episode 511 2:31:41 - 2:35:18

511: Warming Up to Iceland

Iceland, Icesave Debt and International Court Threats

Icelandic citizens have once again voted in a referendum to reject paying back £2.3 billion in debt to the UK and the Netherlands following the 2008 collapse of the Icesave internet bank. Despite threats of international court action, the Icelandic government maintains that its people should not be burdened with the losses of a private bank.

Choking the Puffin
Episode 294 1:29:38 - 1:34:21

294: Choking the Puffin

Iceland Icesave Referendum, Debt Repayment Rejection

Citizens of Iceland vote "no" in a referendum regarding the repayment of billions to the UK and Netherlands following the collapse of Icesave. The hosts praise the Icelandic people for resisting international banking pressure and recall Gordon Brown previously using anti-terrorism laws against the country.