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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Political Turbulence: Trump and Palestine
01:50 • 4min
American Influence on UK Economics
05:31 • 12min
The Ripple Effects of U.S. Trade Policies on the UK
17:34 • 2min
Resetting UK-EU Relations Post-Brexit
19:24 • 2min
Navigating Post-Brexit Relations
21:15 • 10min
Navigating Political Interests and Future Insights
30:56 • 2min