How They Broke Britain
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James O'Brien
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James O'Brien
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‘Made me so angry I had to stop listening to it while driving. Superb’ THE SECRET BARRISTER
Something has gone really wrong in Britain.
Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and much of the media only make things worse. We are living in a country almost unrecognisable from the one that existed a decade ago. But whose fault is it really? Who broke Britain and how did they do it?
Bold and incisive as ever, James O'Brien reveals the shady network of influence that has created a broken Britain of strikes, shortages and scandals. He maps the web connecting dark think tanks to Downing Street, the journalists complicit in selling it to the public and the media bosses pushing their own agendas. Over ten chapters, each focusing on a particular person complicit in the downfall, James O'Brien reveals how a select few have conspired - sometimes by incompetence, sometimes by design - to bring Britain to its knees.
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"How They Broke Britain made me so angry I had to stop listening to it while driving. Superb work." (The Secret Barrister)
"A damning account of how the country ended up in the current mess . . . O’Brien’s scathing voice provides a thorough record of the self-serving actions and pronouncements of those who have held power in Britain." (Tim Jonze)
"The most important political book of the year and a fascinating must-read for anyone who cares about Britain. Eye-opening, jaw-dropping, heart-breaking." (Carol Vorderman)
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- Gizago
- 03-11-23
Excellent, searing, and angering
This is a comprehensive delve into why the UK has become one of the most disgusting countries on the planet. James O'Brien has perfectly laid out the reasons for its downfall into a rightwing hellhole. Very impressed.
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- Carlo Massari
- 03-12-23
well documented history beautifully written and performed
brilliantly researched and documented factors resulting in the mess of the UK today. Very well written and the performance is great; I liked the impressions😉
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- Lou
- 27-11-23
Depressing but addictive listening/reading
I love James on LBC so I thought I'd give it a try. I wasn't disappointed, it was an incredibly well researched and well written book and I learnt so many things. The topic was sobering but told in such a lively way by James I honestly listened to this in nearly one go, just sleep got in the way.
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- Kennetman
- 23-11-23
Nails the Think Tank/Right-Wing Media/Tory Party Complex's catastrophic handling of Britain since 2010
Well researched, hard-hitting and so bloody saddening to listen to but a fantastic re-run of the last 13 years to remind one to GET THE TORIES OUT!!!
Nie wieder!
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- Timothy J Grayson
- 15-11-23
Disturbingly absorbing
Where to start? Scales falling from eyes, a realisation that other scales - always against - completely tipped years ago, and that so many have been suckered. Thankful that someone has laid bare the whole sorry mess. God help us all.
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- MJ Metcalfe
- 10-11-23
JOBs best work yet
I felt this was James' most polished book and thoroughly researched. Also, I'm sure his radio experience helps, but his audio recording has been done with such ease and comfort. Very enjoyable listen
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- Wayne Dutton
- 27-11-23
Excellent book by JOB
Comprehensive and analytical dissection of the people who ruined this country. book by Job. His best yet.
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- Stewart
- 18-11-23
Broken Britain
Well researched - how we got to where we are. Parts are horrific as the facts are provided.
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- ash odedra
- 04-11-24
A well considered take down of the spell that populism cast
James consolidates his tireless ambition of helping to open the eyelids of a nation asleep during 2015 - 2024. For any listeners of his show which helped many of us feel there was sanity "out there" as the spell of populism was cast. Nothing new to those in the know but essential reading for those unaware or too distracted by the effects of the pain inflicted by key people who caused it.
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- Sparky
- 26-10-24
Excellent
I found the story of Boris Johnson and his incompetence was laughable. But the incredible pathetic Liz Truss has hobbled this country for seemingly decades. Both should have been sent to prison for their incompetence. New laws specifying the making of laws should adhere to ministers and be written to prevent this happening again!
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