What is “dynamic alignment” — and why does it matter for Britain’s future outside the EU?

In this episode of The Liz Truss Show, Liz is joined by trade policy expert Shanker Singham to examine the UK government’s approach to regulatory alignment with the European Union.

They discuss proposals that could see the UK align with EU rules in areas such as agri-food (SPS), and what that would mean in practice for sovereignty, trade, and economic policy.

Key topics covered:

What “dynamic alignment” actually involves in legal and regulatory terms

The implications of operating within the EU’s regulatory framework
Potential impacts on UK manufacturing, farming, and domestic regulation

Trade-offs between reduced friction with the EU and independent policymaking

The possible effect on UK trade relationships with partners including the United States
Why regulatory reform — or the lack of it — is central to the UK’s long-term growth

The conversation also explores broader questions about competitiveness, productivity, and how economic policy decisions are made in the UK.