Between the intercultural pleasantries is a power struggle for one’s own group. It’s tiring and makes me sick of living when making friends only to find out they hold strong reservations about the white natives.
I think that's a cultural sentiment promoted by certain companies. To be fair, Its human behaviour - this tribal behavior doesn't discriminate, only if you are different/minority.
@ yeah exactly. It was still hitting 25 degrees in southern Spain 3 weeks ago! Bit colder now but not long until it starts to heat up again and it’s back in the pool 👌 If you work remotely you can also potentially get beckham law 24% flat rate tax!
I'm retired and can afford to live comfortably in England, at least materially. I'm from the North, which used to produce the wealth, but is now in terminal decline. Since the '80s the UK's economy has become entirely financialised; but now, even London's casino economy is failing with the shift of economic power towards the BRICS nations. I'm considering moving to Mexico, where a government of the left is making huge changes on behalf of working-class people by developing the national infrastructure. Here, the priority is to tackle institutional corruption, which nobody in the UK even recognises.
@clivewarner2162 Except for the mafia, corruption, amazingly high murder rate, la mordida, and the beauracracy that makes Kafka look massively understated
Australian here, over the past 10 years I’ve seen the UK slip down the same ‘mega-corporate first’ slope that’s brought the US to its knees in so many ways, but it seems like the UK are now dramatically worse. I’m noticing a bit of a decline here too, but my mate from UK explained that it’s just abysmal over there. Praying for you guys 🙏 (You’re welcome down under anytime btw
Hey thanks mate! If Australia wasnt so hot I would immediately move down under (still thinking about it). Yeah, its bad. Thing is i don't actually have any qualifications so i don't think i would be allowed down under... unless you know otherwise?
If the heat is your main concern you should look into Tasmania, the most southern state which is an island and is the coolest part of the country. Rainforest & mountainous regions make up the land mass. Hobart is the capital there, and has been developing noticeably in the last decade. I know nothing about immigration but figure if you’re from the UK that you would have an easier time than any other countries immigrants. That Union Jack’s gotta stand for something right? Because you mentioned coding, Australia’s tech industry is behind all of the other first world countries, but because there’s been so much development here theres heaps of work available. People complain about cost of living going up in recent years, but it’s laughable in comparison to the state of the UK’s economy. £100+ for a train ticket is criminal. Sydney is the only Australian city I’ve seen deteriorating, I’m from Melbourne as my handle states. Melbourne is now the largest Australian city and is bursting with opportunity, not even being biased you can look it up, we were recently voted the most liveable city in the world and crime is not a problem. Idk what the interpersonal culture is like in the UK, but aside from everyone kind of keeping to themselves we’re a polite bunch. We love our Poms too, we’re a lot more similar to you than most Americans.
I just asked ChatGPT: What’s the average yearly salary in the technology sector in Australia compared to the UK? Response: In 2024, the average annual salary in the technology sector varies significantly between Australia and the UK: 1. Australia: • The average base salary for technology professionals is around AUD 110,000 to AUD 130,000, depending on the role and city. For example, software engineers and developers typically earn AUD 120,000-130,000, while senior roles like IT managers can reach AUD 180,000 or more. Cities like Sydney and Melbourne often offer higher salaries compared to national averages due to demand and cost of living   . 2. UK: • The average technology salary in the UK ranges from GBP 50,000 to GBP 70,000 for similar roles, with senior-level professionals earning above GBP 100,000 in high-demand fields like cybersecurity and AI. London offers the highest compensation due to its position as a global tech hub, but salaries outside major cities are generally lower . Comparison: After adjusting for currency differences and cost of living, tech salaries in Australia tend to be higher, especially for mid-level roles. However, the UK provides competitive packages, particularly in global financial and technology centers like London. The demand for specialized roles in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI is strong in both regions.
@@Sorrin.melbourne Really hit home the fact that although salaries are kinda similar (when looking at currency conversions), the cost of goods and quality of life in Australia is so much better. By an insane amount... I had no idea Australia gets that cold (I just assumed it was always super hot!) Gonna think about this... Thanks mate.
@@Sorrin.melbourne UK suffering so many structural problems left by Blair and New Labour. Pledged to tackle ''poverty'', Blair ushered in colossal welfare dependency, idleness and indolence and worklessness. Benefits Britain never went away and now we have almost 10M who are economically inactive - draining the taxes of those in work.
All one would have to do is reduce Corporation Tax to nothing. Amazon, Apple, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, NVIDIA, AMD, Palantir, etc. all move over here and boost our GDP several hundred percent over ten years. Job done.
My corporation tax went from 19% to 25%. It makes me angry, because as a self employed business owner I would've invested that money back into my business
@@richardedwards9424 I'm confused. You're not happy for the State to take a quarter of everything you make? It's selfish of you to feel entitled to keep more of that which you've earned. I'm not selfish, though, because I feel entitled to that which you've earned. Makes perfect sense to me, what's your problem?
Warren Buffett: "I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. Just pass a law that makes congress ineligible for reelection if the deficit is greater than 3% of the GDP" (apply to the UK lol)
@@GammageBenjamin This would probably work in the US. The problem is that your average Brit is basically a socialist, who, while he may think he doesn't like the deficits, would kill anyone who tries to harm the sacred NHS or lower taxes on 'those with the broadest shoulders' (which for us means higher than about £50k). So if this were to pass, the government would collapse in those same 5 minutes.
The country was bankrupted by New Labour in 2008 and we've never recovered. Our economy was put on life support via QE and mass immigration which artificially kept interest rates (ZIRP) and wages down whilst increasing GDP (GDP per capita falling). Wages, productivity and GDP were flat lining / falling in real terms well before Brexit and if you look at trade with Europe from 2007 to 2024 there has been little difference in trend (export / import values falling / rising respectively). Blaming Brexit for this mess is misguided. Take a look at the German economy because they're doing no better due to mad net zero policies forcing up energy prices and their ageing population. Europe is in a downward spiral and has been for decades and that's unlikely to change.
Brown failed to balance the books - long before the 2008 crash. Brought in Working Tax Credits, Sure Start and added another one million to the public sector. All of it uncosted and unfunded. No wonder all the money ran out. Plus a massively crippling deficit of £160B.
Yes UK have become very much unpopular destination country for foreigners of all kind since Brexit, I mean for business and work .I mean why in hell should one move to the UK . I mean the economic situation in many European countries more or less is not good at all with some exceptions. I mean look at my country ,Germany things are really bad . The inflation etc.. But well it will not always be like this . The problem with the UK is that well you know . When you even cant get along with your European neighbors' what growth do you expect to have with Bangladesh. You get my point. Well every Empire has its fall . IT IS JUST YOUR TURN
What you say about England could be applied to every other developed Western country. It's no better in Canada or Australia. But the best performing part of the UK is Northern Ireland. If you can get a WFH job I would also suggest the IOW where rents are cheaper because of the ferry travel.
I live on the isle of wight. Lovely place to live and the rent R about 20% cheaper than the mainland. Portsmouth rent is pretty cheap as well, particularly Gosport and Southsea. If you can get remote job you can save a lot.
I like it where I live. Everyone is very civilised and it is peaceful with people looking out for one another. Regarding employment, what I would like to do is start up a sort of micro manufacturing business using robots. Those jobs where you just administer paperwork is why the UK is so poor. It does not produce much that it uses. It runs up a huge trade deficit, which is trouble in the long run. Making stuff is satisfying.
Hi mate, sounds like a cool idea - I make videos because it is satisfying too. Probably not as good for the economy as a micro manufacturing business would be but - I really enjoy the creative process. I have alot of ideas and thoughts that have been bubbling in my head for too long so lets see if people want to watch what i have to say! If you start your business let me know so I can follow it (and invest if it does well ;) )
Good vid Ben, I’m right of centre and it’s refreshing to hear honest and factual views from a “leftie” that I can agree with rather than an emotional rant 👍🏻
I must admit Im starting to waver from being a lefty. I'm not sure, I guess labour isnt the left i once knew. Also, il be honest, my next video is a tad emotional. I've injected plenty of research into it. You will have to let me know if its out of touch! Either way, thanks for watching and hope you are doing ok mate
Like yourself I describe myself as "left"... old school... clause 4... economic justice and social justice.... not social experimentation and engineering.... you pointed to two issues the pandemic and Brexit for our current perilous state...I would add two more the financial crisis of 2007/10... neither we or the US recovered from it... too big to fail...no prosecutions... money printing and the Eton old boys club that took office in 2010 posing as conservatives who ushered in an unnecessary austerity programme for the many while rewarding the people who so badly failed in the first place......one of Eton old boy David Cameron's first acts as PM was to pardon Shirley Porter who fled to Israel after the Westminster Council Gerrymandering scandal...who she you may ask..Jack Cohen's daughter the Tesco founder.. Lady Porter was able to return to the UK knowing she wouldn't have to do any"bird,".... the failure to address that crisis is a major contributer to the woeful place we find ourselves in today...and the other issue, the elephant in the room,is the war in Ukraine... anyway we now have an economy based on some poor souls risking their lives on a bike delivering a Greggs sausage roll or a Maceedee..and if not their lives mine when they ride on the pavements...all to service a workforce ringing each other on their days off at their respective call centers.....the technical term for this state of affairs is " we are fucked"
I will look into it I think you mention things though that have to be wordsmithed properly or this channel would be in trouble if i were to talk about them I remember reading something about this back then but it was just branded housing crisis if i can recall but your technical conclusion I agree with haha
You can't have a world where one company pays hard working staff 50 cents an hour, with low taxes, little regulation and export benefits, competing with a company that pays $20 per hour, with high taxes, masses of regulation, export penalties and a workforce made sicker by the day by various poisons, who are inceasingly demotivated when it comes to work. Brexit was an opportunity to change the narrative, to invest in manufacturing/productive skills, but Britain mirrors EU policy, minus any benefits, and the EU model is collapsing economically. Go to any shop. Look where nearly all the products are made. Then ask yourself where the money is coming from to buy these items, and how many years this can go on for before a real financial reset comes, complete with severe and prolonged mass poverty.
Well thats how Trump won in America. increasing tariffs so that more stuff is produced at home (among other things). I think for the UK, we just didnt take that opportunity. Not to mention, we probably didnt have the guts or means to manufacture alot of things at home. Our government are playing it too safe when they can't. EDIT: I would like to add: EU did have its advantages. the point of Brexit whether you agree or not was to propose improvements that the membership prevented us from doing. I am struggling to see what they were, and I couldn't see in 2016 either any benefit from leaving the EU. I would love to be educated on this if I'm missing something.
A fairly large part of the EU are countries that were communist and under the USSR only a few decades ago. So is the EU economic model really collapsing or is it just in a never ending process of adaptation to ever changing circumstances?
I am watching from India and am in the same boat. I can't point to a single country and say 'yeah they seem to be doing alright'. Japan, China, India, Australia, Uk, Canada all seem to be struggling. The rich are not just getting richer but also at a faster pace. As much as I hate Kamala, if I were a US citizen, i would have voted for her. Her economic plan made so much more sense. Trump is making the rich even richer.
Wrong, trump is the first president in since 1970 in the US that grew real wages. In other words real wages (taking into account inflation) for the middle class have not gone up since 1970 except under Trump in his first term. Trump made energy and gasoline much cheaper by allowing oil exploration / drilling, also by cutting useless regulations. This made goods cheaper, and therefore real wages went up.
I don't know enough about policies between the two to make an educated opinion. That being said, Trumps narrative of increasing tariffs and bringing manufacturing home would sound appealing to a country that feels like its losing its grip on their identity. I think Kamalas and Bidens public profile was SO BAD it HELPED TRUMP because they had no identity either, if that makes sense? Trump has so much character, whether your like him or not. the way he recovered from somebody trying to shoot him rallied the country... But I agree with you. I don't see a country that is doing better noticeably... that being said, I do think England is doing worse. Probably Bias, but that mental health study...
I don't understand hatred of Kamala. Her messages like peace and respect for diversity and democracy failed massively in red and purple states but I'll never understand why the right hates her so much.
@@GammageBenjamin Ohh I know your right, I know the UK is doing much worse, economyically and for the middle class, or lack thereof. I've read and seen a lot of stories on it, outside of London, the gdp of England is lower than the poorest US state of MIssissippi.
It is a beast i admit. I think we can do a much better job if the administration was streamlined (I've been told a lot of money is wasted and not going to the right people within the health service) As well as health programmes. lower taxes on health foods maybe? fitness programmes... I do think there's a massive potential for muscle gain type marketing, as muscle mass is key to longevity and reducing cancer rates etc etc
Nope. I have family who work in the NHS. The problem is middle and senior management are not being held accountable by Whitehall. They are abusing the lack of scrutiny to get away with doing literally nothing, or worse, directly stealing from the NHS. Politicians are facilitating this so they can profit from selling the NHS off by claiming it's broken. There is no reason the NHS should be spending like £60 on individual pencils or £3000 on desks. Someone's making a fucking fortune out of stealing the cash that's supposed to care for you and I.
@@GammageBenjamin Your comment showcases the fundamental flaw of leftism.... "this system that has been disastrous just hasnt worked because I wasnt the one running it, so if we do it my way it will work, I promise guys!"
Yeah, I think that was nigels response due to the increase of immigrants. Im not sure what that means in hard numbers in terms of housing and the gdp decline, it could be the major factor - I will have to look it up. But the question is we need farmwork and medical staff, so there needs to be a balance.
The nhs has a budget of 150 billion pounds a year. Its hardly going to go bankrupt. Also. GDP is irrelevant. It measures economic activity. Which translates to you as the time you spend doing things you hate so much they have to coerce you into doing them via the pay rent cycle. What you need is the complete reorganisation of society itself into a form in which resources and work are rationally distributed. You're not going to get that thought so w have a problem.
"rationally distributed" so a form of aggressive socialism? or maybe a Technocratic government. I often think about the latter, but im not smart enough to think of all those implications - It would probably be a bad idea... GDP as a metric in combined with other variables can paint a argument about a given countries status. The NHS is going through financial difficulties as a result of underspend - speak to anyone working in the system (my family do). Covid and other events don't help i admit. I do agree with the sentiment we need serious levels of change though... I cant fathom how you would reorganise society
Interesting video. I'm in LA, and the situation here ain't uch better, if at all. Fact is, CAPITALISM IS DYING EVERYWHERE, due to the Crisis of Overproduction. We don't need any more "growth." What we need now is sharing. That will require a REAL Labour Party based on the awesome might and resources of the British working class. Coming soon, everywhere.
Yeah, I just worry what will create the catalyst for the British working class to create that output. Labour will create that environment or a serious financial crisis will.
@@GammageBenjamin What often happens in history is, the system tanks; unemployment rises; then there's an uptick in the profits; more jobs means young workers entering the workforce for the first time; got nothing to lose by organizing and fighting for their union and class. In 3 years, it starts, is my guess.
"awesome might of the British working class"? There is a reason they've been exploited for 700 years. They are not particularly bright or energetic. Their main collective project is distributing helicopters to people who are unusually accurate with a football.
@@GammageBenjamin My father was a conservative voter his entire life, I grew up with more liberal views but as time has gotten on I would say my views have shifted toward the right, due to having children and losing my parents etc the tolls of life and such... I am less the Liberal now but in the eyes of our off compass society I am now labeled far right in my views, my Nepalese wife and our children would probably disagree, but none the less. I just found it rather poignant that I agreed with everything you said despite our political views being "supposedly" so FAR apart.
@@THEF4LLOFM4N That probably explains why im struggling to add to your comments other then "I agree" My family are conservative. Im the only labour and so branded "the communist" which makes me laugh. When debating my Nan she is bloody good at making me think on my ideologies. smart woman. I often wonder if I'm considered far right too nowadays... If I'm honest I haven't gone through as much life tolls as you yet. who knows. Thanks for the comment though and hope you are doing well.
I'm a bit puzzled that as a self-described lefty, you have cast an unsatisfied eye on the labor market. I'm trying to understand your dissatisfaction (unless I misunderstand your position). I expected to hear that you were satisfied. The policies you've (by way of self-category) desired have had the effects that were predicted. For instance, spending that drives inflation. The social policies that drive strife. The lack of budgetary disciple that corrodes the NHS. The policies are leftist policies, regardless of the left-right label. I think you have surely heard the term uniparty, which, pardon me if I overstep, which means the left and right both doing the same thing... enacting leftist policies. I'd really like to hear a video on the topic of how your self-described policy category can remedy those things. I'd return for how the policies you support can extract us from the situation you appear to be dissatisfied with. From my outlook, they are the cause. But... you have my ear! You have a nice voice and manner. You are talking about something from personal knowledge. You hold views I can't understand... but I'm listening. I'd watch your channel again.
I may well be mistaken and misinterpreting policies, or just be unaware of variables creating the situation we are in. I'm not a financial or political expert, but certainly on a journey to get clued up. My opinions may change, as is my right. I may also be supporting labour for the wrong reasons... thinking they might do something different. I love this comment because it has given me pause for reply. To suggest that the inaction of conservatives to meet the demands of tough economic times is akin to Labour and therefore I should be satisfied is a scapegoat to the ineffectiveness of tory policy wouldn't you say? is that your insinuation? because it doesn't make them therefore labour categorically... It's easy to finger blame, and labour may indeed make things worse. To be a serious devil's advocate, maybe we need a drastic change, a catalyst to indeed make things worse for people/smarter minds to wake up and make things better. TLDR; no matter what party or politician, somebody is going to have to stick their neck out and make some policies to grow our economy, which may devastatingly fail.
Between the intercultural pleasantries is a power struggle for one’s own group. It’s tiring and makes me sick of living when making friends only to find out they hold strong reservations about the white natives.
I think that's a cultural sentiment promoted by certain companies. To be fair, Its human behaviour - this tribal behavior doesn't discriminate, only if you are different/minority.
The UK is in SERIOUS Economic Trouble - YOU DON'T SAY!!
I moved to Spain this year. At least it’s sunny.
I have a housemate in spain. sunny skies. we've had 2-3 hours of sunlight...
@ yeah exactly. It was still hitting 25 degrees in southern Spain 3 weeks ago! Bit colder now but not long until it starts to heat up again and it’s back in the pool 👌
If you work remotely you can also potentially get beckham law 24% flat rate tax!
I'm retired and can afford to live comfortably in England, at least materially. I'm from the North, which used to produce the wealth, but is now in terminal decline. Since the '80s the UK's economy has become entirely financialised; but now, even London's casino economy is failing with the shift of economic power towards the BRICS nations. I'm considering moving to Mexico, where a government of the left is making huge changes on behalf of working-class people by developing the national infrastructure. Here, the priority is to tackle institutional corruption, which nobody in the UK even recognises.
Mexico which is a totally corrupt state run by narco-mafia. Great choice
Definitely. I left in 92. Mexico is great.
@clivewarner2162 Except for the mafia, corruption, amazingly high murder rate, la mordida, and the beauracracy that makes Kafka look massively understated
@@deerfootnz UK is more corrupt. Look at the UK national debt. Where has all the money gone?
@clivewarner2162 you have a very tenuous relationship with reality
Australian here,
over the past 10 years I’ve seen the UK slip down the same ‘mega-corporate first’ slope that’s brought the US to its knees in so many ways, but it seems like the UK are now dramatically worse. I’m noticing a bit of a decline here too, but my mate from UK explained that it’s just abysmal over there. Praying for you guys 🙏
(You’re welcome down under anytime btw
Hey thanks mate! If Australia wasnt so hot I would immediately move down under (still thinking about it). Yeah, its bad.
Thing is i don't actually have any qualifications so i don't think i would be allowed down under... unless you know otherwise?
If the heat is your main concern you should look into Tasmania, the most southern state which is an island and is the coolest part of the country. Rainforest & mountainous regions make up the land mass. Hobart is the capital there, and has been developing noticeably in the last decade.
I know nothing about immigration but figure if you’re from the UK that you would have an easier time than any other countries immigrants. That Union Jack’s gotta stand for something right? Because you mentioned coding, Australia’s tech industry is behind all of the other first world countries, but because there’s been so much development here theres heaps of work available. People complain about cost of living going up in recent years, but it’s laughable in comparison to the state of the UK’s economy. £100+ for a train ticket is criminal. Sydney is the only Australian city I’ve seen deteriorating, I’m from Melbourne as my handle states. Melbourne is now the largest Australian city and is bursting with opportunity, not even being biased you can look it up, we were recently voted the most liveable city in the world and crime is not a problem. Idk what the interpersonal culture is like in the UK, but aside from everyone kind of keeping to themselves we’re a polite bunch. We love our Poms too, we’re a lot more similar to you than most Americans.
I just asked ChatGPT: What’s the average yearly salary in the technology sector in Australia compared to the UK?
Response:
In 2024, the average annual salary in the technology sector varies significantly between Australia and the UK:
1. Australia:
• The average base salary for technology professionals is around AUD 110,000 to AUD 130,000, depending on the role and city. For example, software engineers and developers typically earn AUD 120,000-130,000, while senior roles like IT managers can reach AUD 180,000 or more. Cities like Sydney and Melbourne often offer higher salaries compared to national averages due to demand and cost of living   .
2. UK:
• The average technology salary in the UK ranges from GBP 50,000 to GBP 70,000 for similar roles, with senior-level professionals earning above GBP 100,000 in high-demand fields like cybersecurity and AI. London offers the highest compensation due to its position as a global tech hub, but salaries outside major cities are generally lower .
Comparison:
After adjusting for currency differences and cost of living, tech salaries in Australia tend to be higher, especially for mid-level roles. However, the UK provides competitive packages, particularly in global financial and technology centers like London. The demand for specialized roles in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI is strong in both regions.
@@Sorrin.melbourne Really hit home the fact that although salaries are kinda similar (when looking at currency conversions), the cost of goods and quality of life in Australia is so much better. By an insane amount...
I had no idea Australia gets that cold (I just assumed it was always super hot!)
Gonna think about this... Thanks mate.
@@Sorrin.melbourne UK suffering so many structural problems left by Blair and New Labour.
Pledged to tackle ''poverty'', Blair ushered in colossal welfare dependency, idleness and indolence and worklessness.
Benefits Britain never went away and now we have almost 10M who are economically inactive - draining the taxes of those in work.
This isn't the UK (united kingdom) anymore, it's becoming the DK (divided kingdom.)
Given the cultural division between our cities and rural areas, It would seem to support your statement
All one would have to do is reduce Corporation Tax to nothing. Amazon, Apple, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, NVIDIA, AMD, Palantir, etc. all move over here and boost our GDP several hundred percent over ten years. Job done.
My corporation tax went from 19% to 25%. It makes me angry, because as a self employed business owner I would've invested that money back into my business
@@richardedwards9424 I'm confused. You're not happy for the State to take a quarter of everything you make? It's selfish of you to feel entitled to keep more of that which you've earned. I'm not selfish, though, because I feel entitled to that which you've earned. Makes perfect sense to me, what's your problem?
Warren Buffett: "I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. Just pass a law that makes congress ineligible for reelection if the deficit is greater than 3% of the GDP" (apply to the UK lol)
@@GammageBenjamin This would probably work in the US. The problem is that your average Brit is basically a socialist, who, while he may think he doesn't like the deficits, would kill anyone who tries to harm the sacred NHS or lower taxes on 'those with the broadest shoulders' (which for us means higher than about £50k). So if this were to pass, the government would collapse in those same 5 minutes.
@@Forsthman64 You feel entitled but do you work....and pay tax? Labour punishing the wealth and job creators.
Mass deportations.
Don't get too excited
The country was bankrupted by New Labour in 2008 and we've never recovered. Our economy was put on life support via QE and mass immigration which artificially kept interest rates (ZIRP) and wages down whilst increasing GDP (GDP per capita falling). Wages, productivity and GDP were flat lining / falling in real terms well before Brexit and if you look at trade with Europe from 2007 to 2024 there has been little difference in trend (export / import values falling / rising respectively). Blaming Brexit for this mess is misguided. Take a look at the German economy because they're doing no better due to mad net zero policies forcing up energy prices and their ageing population. Europe is in a downward spiral and has been for decades and that's unlikely to change.
Brown failed to balance the books - long before the 2008 crash.
Brought in Working Tax Credits, Sure Start and added another one million to the public sector. All of it uncosted and unfunded.
No wonder all the money ran out.
Plus a massively crippling deficit of £160B.
The NHS has an annual budget greater than the GDP of oil rich Qatar.
Yes UK have become very much unpopular destination country for foreigners of all kind since Brexit, I mean for business and work .I mean why in hell should one move to the UK . I mean the economic situation in many European countries more or less is not good at all with some exceptions. I mean look at my country ,Germany things are really bad . The inflation etc.. But well it will not always be like this . The problem with the UK is that well you know . When you even cant get along with your European neighbors' what growth do you expect to have with Bangladesh. You get my point. Well every Empire has its fall . IT IS JUST YOUR TURN
Us Brits don't go out without a fight ;). Some decisions where made which not everyone here supports.
What you say about England could be applied to every other developed Western country. It's no better in Canada or Australia. But the best performing part of the UK is Northern Ireland. If you can get a WFH job I would also suggest the IOW where rents are cheaper because of the ferry travel.
I live on the isle of wight. Lovely place to live and the rent R about 20% cheaper than the mainland. Portsmouth rent is pretty cheap as well, particularly Gosport and Southsea. If you can get remote job you can save a lot.
I like it where I live. Everyone is very civilised and it is peaceful with people looking out for one another. Regarding employment, what I would like to do is start up a sort of micro manufacturing business using robots. Those jobs where you just administer paperwork is why the UK is so poor. It does not produce much that it uses. It runs up a huge trade deficit, which is trouble in the long run. Making stuff is satisfying.
Hi mate, sounds like a cool idea - I make videos because it is satisfying too.
Probably not as good for the economy as a micro manufacturing business would be but - I really enjoy the creative process. I have alot of ideas and thoughts that have been bubbling in my head for too long so lets see if people want to watch what i have to say!
If you start your business let me know so I can follow it (and invest if it does well ;) )
Good vid Ben, I’m right of centre and it’s refreshing to hear honest and factual views from a “leftie” that I can agree with rather than an emotional rant 👍🏻
I must admit Im starting to waver from being a lefty. I'm not sure, I guess labour isnt the left i once knew.
Also, il be honest, my next video is a tad emotional. I've injected plenty of research into it. You will have to let me know if its out of touch!
Either way, thanks for watching and hope you are doing ok mate
Brexit. The damage unfolds and just gets worse and worse.
Brexit and then covid was just a bad series of events wasn't it!
Wait, I thought Brexit was going to magically give billions and billions back to the NHS. Was that a lie? :)
What, you mean that Big red bus driven by Nigels team was not to save the NHS? what about saving our fishies!?
@@GammageBenjamin when was farage in government you posh lefty c..t?
Like yourself I describe myself as "left"... old school... clause 4... economic justice and social justice.... not social experimentation and engineering.... you pointed to two issues the pandemic and Brexit for our current perilous state...I would add two more the financial crisis of 2007/10... neither we or the US recovered from it... too big to fail...no prosecutions... money printing and the Eton old boys club that took office in 2010 posing as conservatives who ushered in an unnecessary austerity programme for the many while rewarding the people who so badly failed in the first place......one of Eton old boy David Cameron's first acts as PM was to pardon Shirley Porter who fled to Israel after the Westminster Council Gerrymandering scandal...who she you may ask..Jack Cohen's daughter the Tesco founder.. Lady Porter was able to return to the UK knowing she wouldn't have to do any"bird,".... the failure to address that crisis is a major contributer to the woeful place we find ourselves in today...and the other issue, the elephant in the room,is the war in Ukraine... anyway we now have an economy based on some poor souls risking their lives on a bike delivering a Greggs sausage roll or a Maceedee..and if not their lives mine when they ride on the pavements...all to service a workforce ringing each other on their days off at their respective call centers.....the technical term for this state of affairs is " we are fucked"
I will look into it
I think you mention things though that have to be wordsmithed properly or this channel would be in trouble if i were to talk about them
I remember reading something about this back then but it was just branded housing crisis if i can recall
but your technical conclusion I agree with haha
The UK economy also rests on the housing market and shopping.
no worries mate, all those young, strapping, entrepreaneaurs arriving by small boat every day are sure to save the day!
You can't have a world where one company pays hard working staff 50 cents an hour, with low taxes, little regulation and export benefits, competing with a company that pays $20 per hour, with high taxes, masses of regulation, export penalties and a workforce made sicker by the day by various poisons, who are inceasingly demotivated when it comes to work. Brexit was an opportunity to change the narrative, to invest in manufacturing/productive skills, but Britain mirrors EU policy, minus any benefits, and the EU model is collapsing economically.
Go to any shop. Look where nearly all the products are made. Then ask yourself where the money is coming from to buy these items, and how many years this can go on for before a real financial reset comes, complete with severe and prolonged mass poverty.
Another dumb Brexit supporter.
Well thats how Trump won in America. increasing tariffs so that more stuff is produced at home (among other things).
I think for the UK, we just didnt take that opportunity. Not to mention, we probably didnt have the guts or means to manufacture alot of things at home. Our government are playing it too safe when they can't.
EDIT: I would like to add: EU did have its advantages. the point of Brexit whether you agree or not was to propose improvements that the membership prevented us from doing. I am struggling to see what they were, and I couldn't see in 2016 either any benefit from leaving the EU. I would love to be educated on this if I'm missing something.
Don't forget the UK sell mainly services around the world. Though this niche has been dented by Brexit.
A fairly large part of the EU are countries that were communist and under the USSR only a few decades ago. So is the EU economic model really collapsing or is it just in a never ending process of adaptation to ever changing circumstances?
@@astranger448 Thing is i actually think we need a reset, its how the economy allows younger generations a chance for wealth.
The Brits are economically in active for decades ..
Well, the cracks are showing :(
Because madman Blair brought in Benefits Britain and welfare dependency.
Theres plenty of jobs in the Uk Most of the workers are from India or Africa as too many Brits dont want to work
My experience has been different.
I am watching from India and am in the same boat. I can't point to a single country and say 'yeah they seem to be doing alright'. Japan, China, India, Australia, Uk, Canada all seem to be struggling. The rich are not just getting richer but also at a faster pace.
As much as I hate Kamala, if I were a US citizen, i would have voted for her. Her economic plan made so much more sense. Trump is making the rich even richer.
Wrong, trump is the first president in since 1970 in the US that grew real wages. In other words real wages (taking into account inflation) for the middle class have not gone up since 1970 except under Trump in his first term. Trump made energy and gasoline much cheaper by allowing oil exploration / drilling, also by cutting useless regulations. This made goods cheaper, and therefore real wages went up.
I don't know enough about policies between the two to make an educated opinion. That being said, Trumps narrative of increasing tariffs and bringing manufacturing home would sound appealing to a country that feels like its losing its grip on their identity. I think Kamalas and Bidens public profile was SO BAD it HELPED TRUMP because they had no identity either, if that makes sense?
Trump has so much character, whether your like him or not. the way he recovered from somebody trying to shoot him rallied the country...
But I agree with you. I don't see a country that is doing better noticeably... that being said, I do think England is doing worse. Probably Bias, but that mental health study...
I don't understand hatred of Kamala. Her messages like peace and respect for diversity and democracy failed massively in red and purple states but I'll never understand why the right hates her so much.
@@GammageBenjamin Ohh I know your right, I know the UK is doing much worse, economyically and for the middle class, or lack thereof. I've read and seen a lot of stories on it, outside of London, the gdp of England is lower than the poorest US state of MIssissippi.
@@enriquejavier8056 i guess we will know by 2028. I am convinced this tariff thing is gonna be really bad for the US. But we will see.
The NHS is a monster. It will never have enough money. The NHS would gobble up all the money given a chance.
It is a beast i admit.
I think we can do a much better job if the administration was streamlined (I've been told a lot of money is wasted and not going to the right people within the health service)
As well as health programmes. lower taxes on health foods maybe? fitness programmes...
I do think there's a massive potential for muscle gain type marketing, as muscle mass is key to longevity and reducing cancer rates etc etc
Nope. I have family who work in the NHS.
The problem is middle and senior management are not being held accountable by Whitehall. They are abusing the lack of scrutiny to get away with doing literally nothing, or worse, directly stealing from the NHS. Politicians are facilitating this so they can profit from selling the NHS off by claiming it's broken.
There is no reason the NHS should be spending like £60 on individual pencils or £3000 on desks. Someone's making a fucking fortune out of stealing the cash that's supposed to care for you and I.
@@GammageBenjamin Your comment showcases the fundamental flaw of leftism.... "this system that has been disastrous just hasnt worked because I wasnt the one running it, so if we do it my way it will work, I promise guys!"
The GDP cake is the same, but there are millions more immigrants who want a slice, that means less for the ordinary bloke.
Yeah, I think that was nigels response due to the increase of immigrants. Im not sure what that means in hard numbers in terms of housing and the gdp decline, it could be the major factor - I will have to look it up. But the question is we need farmwork and medical staff, so there needs to be a balance.
@@GammageBenjamin Bull Shit
The nhs has a budget of 150 billion pounds a year. Its hardly going to go bankrupt. Also. GDP is irrelevant. It measures economic activity. Which translates to you as the time you spend doing things you hate so much they have to coerce you into doing them via the pay rent cycle. What you need is the complete reorganisation of society itself into a form in which resources and work are rationally distributed. You're not going to get that thought so w have a problem.
"rationally distributed" so a form of aggressive socialism? or maybe a Technocratic government. I often think about the latter, but im not smart enough to think of all those implications - It would probably be a bad idea...
GDP as a metric in combined with other variables can paint a argument about a given countries status. The NHS is going through financial difficulties as a result of underspend - speak to anyone working in the system (my family do). Covid and other events don't help i admit.
I do agree with the sentiment we need serious levels of change though... I cant fathom how you would reorganise society
Interesting video. I'm in LA, and the situation here ain't uch better, if at all. Fact is, CAPITALISM IS DYING EVERYWHERE, due to the Crisis of Overproduction. We don't need any more "growth." What we need now is sharing. That will require a REAL Labour Party based on the awesome might and resources of the British working class. Coming soon, everywhere.
Yeah, I just worry what will create the catalyst for the British working class to create that output. Labour will create that environment or a serious financial crisis will.
@@GammageBenjamin What often happens in history is, the system tanks; unemployment rises; then there's an uptick in the profits; more jobs means young workers entering the workforce for the first time; got nothing to lose by organizing and fighting for their union and class. In 3 years, it starts, is my guess.
"awesome might of the British working class"? There is a reason they've been exploited for 700 years. They are not particularly bright or energetic. Their main collective project is distributing helicopters to people who are unusually accurate with a football.
The Tories were bad, but it was better... paradox?
Better the devil you know.
@@THEF4LLOFM4N yeah... this.
@@GammageBenjamin My father was a conservative voter his entire life, I grew up with more liberal views but as time has gotten on I would say my views have shifted toward the right, due to having children and losing my parents etc the tolls of life and such... I am less the Liberal now but in the eyes of our off compass society I am now labeled far right in my views, my Nepalese wife and our children would probably disagree, but none the less. I just found it rather poignant that I agreed with everything you said despite our political views being "supposedly" so FAR apart.
@@THEF4LLOFM4N That probably explains why im struggling to add to your comments other then "I agree"
My family are conservative. Im the only labour and so branded "the communist" which makes me laugh. When debating my Nan she is bloody good at making me think on my ideologies. smart woman.
I often wonder if I'm considered far right too nowadays... If I'm honest I haven't gone through as much life tolls as you yet. who knows. Thanks for the comment though and hope you are doing well.
Absolute monarchy was pretty historically successful.
No shit. Did you look out of your window or walk down the street to work that out?
Thanks for watching!
bro just immigrate to the US find a sponsor. Our island in kaput
I would in a heartbeat. How would i find a sponsor?
I'm a bit puzzled that as a self-described lefty, you have cast an unsatisfied eye on the labor market. I'm trying to understand your dissatisfaction (unless I misunderstand your position). I expected to hear that you were satisfied. The policies you've (by way of self-category) desired have had the effects that were predicted. For instance, spending that drives inflation. The social policies that drive strife. The lack of budgetary disciple that corrodes the NHS. The policies are leftist policies, regardless of the left-right label. I think you have surely heard the term uniparty, which, pardon me if I overstep, which means the left and right both doing the same thing... enacting leftist policies. I'd really like to hear a video on the topic of how your self-described policy category can remedy those things.
I'd return for how the policies you support can extract us from the situation you appear to be dissatisfied with. From my outlook, they are the cause. But... you have my ear!
You have a nice voice and manner. You are talking about something from personal knowledge. You hold views I can't understand... but I'm listening. I'd watch your channel again.
I may well be mistaken and misinterpreting policies, or just be unaware of variables creating the situation we are in.
I'm not a financial or political expert, but certainly on a journey to get clued up. My opinions may change, as is my right.
I may also be supporting labour for the wrong reasons... thinking they might do something different.
I love this comment because it has given me pause for reply.
To suggest that the inaction of conservatives to meet the demands of tough economic times is akin to Labour and therefore I should be satisfied is a scapegoat to the ineffectiveness of tory policy wouldn't you say? is that your insinuation? because it doesn't make them therefore labour categorically...
It's easy to finger blame, and labour may indeed make things worse. To be a serious devil's advocate, maybe we need a drastic change, a catalyst to indeed make things worse for people/smarter minds to wake up and make things better.
TLDR; no matter what party or politician, somebody is going to have to stick their neck out and make some policies to grow our economy, which may devastatingly fail.