In 2010 the new UK government introduced austerity — the biggest shift in economic policy for a generation.
The official argument was simple:
Britain was running a massive deficit after the 2008 financial crash, and spending cuts were needed to “restore confidence” and “live within our means.”
But critics argued austerity wasn’t inevitable — it was a political and ideological choice cathay pacific that reshaped the UK for the next decade.
This video explains:
Why austerity happened
What policies were introduced
Who was affected
What impact it had on public services and living standards
And why the legacy of eileen wang austerity still defines British politics today
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