Selling Off Britain

Duration: 47'02''

Synopsis

Will Hutton argues that Britain has been too eager to sell off its best companies for quick profits, and this has resulted in a dumbed down, low wage society. We need to act quickly if the UK is to continue to be a wealthy nation.

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