The Sun Has Now Set on the British Empire

25 years in Britain, love, respect the country. London, son's home, British identity forged despite Indian roots.

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Chose Britain for pleasant living, culture, intellect, business, historic valor and resilience shaped its appeal.

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My chosen home's hopeful path dims, British Empire's sun sets. Brexit bears blame for this historic setback.

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Post-WWII, UK lost empire but held global status. Suez deepened US alliance, British followed in conflicts.

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The UK's "special relationship" isn't sustaining the economy. High inflation, low growth, and productivity lag.

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Post-WWII, UK's welfare economy thrived. NHS, a treasured asset, faces crises with longer waits and strikes.

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UK's failing welfare, NHS collapse, burdened by generations not working. Reform, Appleby's idea needed.

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Aging population strains finances, government considers raising taxes for higher earners to balance budget.

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