Shanker Singham, a prominent trade economist and competition lawyer, dives into the challenges facing the UK economy. He critiques past government decisions that have stifled growth and increased national debt, comparing the UK's stagnation to the rising economies of the US and Poland. Singham advocates for labor market flexibility and deregulation, arguing these reforms could ignite competition and innovation. He also discusses Brexit's economic potential and the transformative role of Freeports in revitalizing the UK's financial landscape.