I live in central London much of which is owned by Qatar or other Middle Eastern states. My water comes from a company owned by foreigners (that is near bankrupt as it borrowed to pay dividends abroad) and my electricity comes from overseas when inter-connectors have to be used; the reality of trade and current account deficits.
The UK was put up for sale some time ago and we have been selling off the family silver every budget cycle. The problem with that is one eventually runs out of things to sell. We may be approaching that point.
I live in central London much of which is owned by Qatar or other Middle Eastern states. My water comes from a company owned by foreigners (that is near bankrupt as it borrowed to pay dividends abroad) and my electricity comes from overseas when inter-connectors have to be used; the reality of trade and current account deficits.
The UK was put up for sale some time ago and we have been selling off the family silver every budget cycle. The problem with that is one eventually runs out of things to sell. We may be approaching that point.
Yes. The Uniparty can see no reason to preserve the country for our children.
Part of the reason that governments are getting ever more authoritarian is the need to maintain the appearance of stability for foreign investment.