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‘British ingenuity’ not colonialism drove UK growth, says Kemi Badenoch

Kristian Niemietz's new book argues that Britain's growth was not funded by the slave trade or imperialism.
Kemi Badenoch stated that Britain's economic success is attributed to 'ingenuity and industry,' not colonialism.
The Business Secretary emphasized the alleged exaggeration of the empire and slavery's importance in the UK's development.

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The Independent

‘British ingenuity’ not colonialism drove UK growth, says Kemi Badenoch

A new book from the Institute for Economic Affairs claims colonialism and slavery played at most a minor part in driving UK economic growth.

17 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Ingenuity and industry made Britain a success, not slavery

A new book by Kristian Niemietz claims Britain's growth was not financed by the slave trade or its imperial possessions.

17 days ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

UK growth was driven by 'ingenuity' not colonialism, says Kemi Badenoch

Prof Alan Lester countered the claims, saying: 'If Britons had continued to invest in the maintenance of colonial rule and the denial of self-determination to their colonial subjects against their own aggregate material interests for over 300 years, what does that say about the spirit of British entrepreneurship'

17 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Slavery did not make Britain rich, finds report

New book reveals colonialism delivered only ‘modest gains’ amid debate over reparations

17 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Kemi Badenoch accused of ‘culture war’ campaign after slavery comments

The business secretary claimed that the economic impact of slavery in Britain’s wealth were minimal

17 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Epoch Times

Badenoch Says Britain’s Success Is From ‘Ingenuity’ Not Colonialism

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch says “British ingenuity and industry” led to the economic success of the UK, not colonialism. She made the comments while applauding a study by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) think tank released on Wednesday, in which political economist Kristian Niemietz said the slave trade played a minimal role in Britain’s growth as a commercial power. Mr. Niemitz, the IEA’s head of political economy, argued colonial…

17 days ago·New York, United States

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