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DSTM: Ep 25

Can the UK Escape Its £2.9 Trillion Debt?

John Babatola

John Babatola

CTO • October 19, 2026

Show Notes

In this episode of Don't Shoot The Messenger, John and Ryan analyze the UK’s challenging £2.9 trillion debt-to-GDP landscape and explore the economic shifts required to foster growth. The cofounders examine the necessity of reducing government spending on bloated capital projects and welfare to unlock funding for emerging technologies like AI. They also discuss the effectiveness of different economic philosophies, including comparing the US approach to borrowing against UK fiscal policies, to determine how Britain can finally return to high-productivity status.

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