Vassal State: How America Runs Britain by Angus Hanton

“I still think our present problems have their roots in Thatcherism-“

Undoubtedly, shutting down core industries, selling off council houses, privatization, it was all done for short term gain. Now it’s come back to bite us, in conjunction with changes due to Trump it’s not going to be easy any more.
If you think it’s been tough in the last 20 yrs think again.

David49

“I still think our present problems have their roots in Thatcherism-“

Undoubtedly, shutting down core industries, selling off council houses, privatization, it was all done for short term gain. Now it’s come back to bite us, in conjunction with changes due to Trump it’s not going to be easy any more.
If you think it’s been tough in the last 20 yrs think again.

Yep- rich getting richer, poor getting poorer...

you didn't mention education or the NHS either David.

Don't forget that Peter Mandelson said that he was very intensely relaxed about people getting filthy rich

M0nica

Don't forget that Peter Mandelson said that he was very ^intensely relaxed about people getting filthy rich^

Deregulation was the name of the game in those days, loads of money, what can possibly go wrong.

Looks like a scam

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