Part 6/15:

The conversation touches on the unsustainability of soaring government expenditure, including pensions, benefits, and NHS costs. The UK's debt-to-GDP ratio is perilously high, with experts like economist Lyn Alden warning that crossing certain thresholds (around 135%) could lead to national default unless economic growth occurs. Currently, the UK stands at over 100%, with projections suggesting a crisis point is approaching if fiscal policies do not change.