The Alimony Nation: How Breaking Up the UK Might be Great for England
The article discusses the potential benefits of England separating from the United Kingdom. It argues that England carries the economic burden of the UK while facing criticism for its self-interest. The piece raises questions about the implications of such a separation, including military and defense considerations.
- ▪England generates most of the tax revenue and carries most of the economic weight of the UK.
- ▪If England were independent, it would still have a robust economy comparable to France.
- ▪The article suggests that an independent England might have more freedom to address immigration issues.
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The Alimony Nation: How Breaking Up the UK Might be Great for England By Ward Clark | 6:20 PM on May 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Scott Heppell As Americans, when we think of "England" these days, we all too often are really thinking of the United Kingdom. The UK is actually called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and encompasses England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Here's the problem: England is basically carrying the rest of the country.
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