Vassal State
How America Runs Britain
(Author) Angus Hanton'Provocative and detailed ... Excellent' The Telegraph 'Shocking and meticulous' Danny Dorling 'An eye-opening revelation ... a must-read' Joel Bakan British politicians love to vaunt the benefits of the UK's supposed 'special relationship' with the US. But are we really America's economic partner - or its colony? Vassal State lays bare the extent to which US corporations own and control Britain's economy: how American business chiefs decide what we're paid, what we buy, and how we buy it. US companies have carved up Britain between them, siphoning off enormous profits, buying up our most lucrative firms and assets, and extracting huge rents from UK PLC - all while paying little or no tax. Meanwhile, policymakers, from Whitehall mandarins to NHS chiefs, shape their decisions to suit the whims of our American corporate overlords. Based on his 40 years of business experience, devastating new research, and interviews with the major players, Angus Hanton exposes why Britain has become the poor transatlantic relation - and what we can do to change it.
Angus Hanton
Angus Hanton is a British author known for his work in the field of social commentary and generational issues. He is the co-founder of the Intergenerational Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting fairness between generations. Hanton is a prolific writer, having authored several books and articles on topics such as intergenerational justice, demographics, and public policy. His writing style is characterized by its clarity and analytical approach to complex societal issues. Hanton's most famous work is "Bankrupt Britain: An Atlas of Social Change," which examines the economic and social challenges facing the UK. His contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the conversation surrounding generational inequality and the need for a more equitable society.
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