Leadsom: Fantastic Economic Future Ahead for U.K.

The speaker, with extensive experience in financial services and government roles, argues that Brexit will lead to a prosperous economic future for the UK. They criticize the EU's trade negotiation record, highlighting its inefficiency compared to smaller nations like Switzerland and Singapore. The speaker believes that the UK can negotiate better trade deals independently, potentially recovering jobs lost due to the EU's failures. They emphasize that the average time for non-EU trade negotiations is significantly shorter, suggesting a more dynamic trade environment post-Brexit.

According to the speaker, how long does it typically take to negotiate free trade outside the EU?

What is the speaker's opinion on the EU's negotiation duration compared to free trade negotiations outside the EU?