.peter_tl reviews OliverBullough’s book “Butler to the World” about what made the United Kingdom such an appealing destination for the globe’s shady rich
Workers walk to work during the morning rush hour in the financial district of Canary Wharf in London, Britain, January 26, 2017.LONDON, March 11 - It’s been a tumultuous week in London. With much of the world’s attention focused on the war in Ukraine, it was easy to overlook the significance of the British government’s decision on Thursday to belatedly freeze the assets of a handful of oligarchs including Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea soccer club.
In the process, Bullough writes, Britain became “an amoral enabler-for-hire, an enforcer-for-cash, which hides the reality of what it’s doing behind quaint traditions, literary allusions, immaculate tailoring, references to the Second World War and a supercilious manner”.
Britain’s departure from the European Union only strengthens this defensive impulse. There’s a deep irony that campaigners who viewed Brexit as a way of reviving the country’s glorious past are enthusiastic participants in pandering to rich foreigners. Even the supposedly bureaucratic European Union has proved more ruthless about seizing sanctioned oligarchs’ yachts than the self-styled buccaneers of Global Britain.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
United Airlines to let employees with COVID vaccine exemptions return to workUnited Airlines Holdings Inc. will allow workers who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 for religious or medical reasons to return at the end of this...
Weiterlesen »
New bill stops purchase of U.S. and Alabama flags made outside United StatesGovernor Ivey signed a new bill into law on Wednesday, which will prohibit state agencies or institutions from purchase U.S. and Alabama flags made outside the United States.
Weiterlesen »
New bill stops purchase of U.S. and Alabama flags made outside United States'The American flag is symbolic of the ideals we hold dear, and it is more than fitting that Alabama has committed itself to ensuring every flag that is flown on state property is made in the USA,' said Gov. Ivey.
Weiterlesen »
United With Ukraine Holds Peaceful Demonstration In Havertown In Solidarity With UkrainiansSupport is growing in the Delaware Valley for the people of Ukraine. The group United With Ukraine held a peaceful demonstration in Havertown on Thursday night. Siafa_Lewis reports.
Weiterlesen »
United House OKs $13.6B for Ukraine in Huge Spending BillThe House has approved a massive spending bill anchored by $13.6 billion for battered Ukraine and its European allies
Weiterlesen »