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The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

How America runs Britain

Feb 7, 2025
Angus Hanton, author of "Vassal State: How America Runs Britain", sheds light on the UK's economic subservience to the US. He discusses the pervasive American influence on British industry, questioning whether UK politicians are inadvertently undermining national interests. Hanton delves into Trump’s tariffs, analyzing their ripple effects on British trade. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing the UK as it navigates its post-Brexit relationship with the EU and attempts to balance competing political interests.
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Angus Hanton

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  • The UK economy is heavily influenced by American corporations, raising concerns about economic sovereignty and consumer spending habits.
  • Keir Starmer's Labour Party aims to reset relations with the EU amidst public skepticism about Brexit, highlighting complex diplomatic challenges.

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