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#102 - John Redwood - Lessons from Thatcher, Warnings for Starmer

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Economic Insights and Privatization Challenges

This chapter explores the speaker's journey as an analyst in a prominent merchant bank, providing critical insights into British and American industrial management differences. It examines the impact of privatization on key nationalized industries during the late 1970s, alongside the challenges of foreign ownership and regulatory frameworks in the water industry. The discussion reflects on historical policies from Thatcher to Blair, emphasizing economic growth, tax dynamics, and the balance between private success and public sector failures.

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