Vassal State: How America Runs Britain

British politicians love to trumpet 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 reveals 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, 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 is a successful businessman and investor with 40 years of entrepreneurial experience. He is also a public policy expert who co-founded the Intergenerational Foundation in 2010, a think-tank focussed on promoting the interests of younger generations.

During this ‘fireside’ chat, Angus will discuss  his book with former SPE Chair, Bronwyn Curtis OBE.

The event is being held at The Royal Airforce Club, 128 Piccadilly, London, W1P 7PJ  The meeting will start at 5.30pm followed by networking drinks. Registration from 5.00pm.

Members can register via the SPE notices and newsletter.