Novara Media Downstream: We Have to Break Up With The USA w/ Angus Hanton
Mar 17, 2025
In this captivating discussion, Angus Hanton, a businessman and author of 'Vassal State: How America Runs Britain', challenges the notion of the UK's 'special relationship' with the US. He argues that this alliance may be more harmful than beneficial, compromising Britain's autonomy and living standards. Hanton delves into the implications of American influence on British politics, military capacity, and economic security. He raises crucial questions about shifting loyalties, national identity, and the future of UK-US relations amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
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UK Political Class Dependence
- The UK political class is culturally and financially tied to the US.
- This makes independent thinking and separation difficult, leading to a follower mentality.
Reeves and US Companies
- Rachel Reeves' welcoming of US tech companies and reluctance to criticize US policies suggests a potential future in those companies.
- This mirrors other UK politicians who've taken US corporate jobs post-retirement.
Alternative Social Media
- Russia and China created their own social media platforms instead of relying on US-based ones.
- This demonstrates a resistance to US cultural and data influence.