Hafeez: U.K. Recession Is Pretty Much Unavoidable

The transcript discusses Boris Johnson's limited public communication following the Brexit vote, highlighting his choice to write an opinion piece in the Telegraph. It also explores the potential for a UK recession, citing factors like negative growth, impacts on equity markets, housing prices, and overall economic confidence.

According to the text, what was the number one issue for voters during the campaign?

What was Boris Johnson's main concern regarding the Brexit vote according to the text?

Why did Boris Johnson choose to write an opinion piece instead of addressing the nation directly?

What does the speaker predict about the UK's economic situation in the second half of the year?

What are some potential impacts of the predicted recession on the UK economy?