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GCHQ are the only reason the UK are able to maintain their grip over the world economy. If it weren't for the UK's massive spy industry, it'd just be another irrelevant European state.

(Yes, I know: Londons' Finance Industry is a big reason for the UK's reach around the world - well, I happen to believe that GCHQ and The City work hand in hand to maintain that power.)



Totally agree. These two are all that keeps the UK at the big boy table. And all the UK establishment care about is staying at the big boy table, whatever the cost.




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