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Remembering 2012: when Britain seemed a lot less depressed

Remembering 2012: when Britain seemed a lot less depressed

Update: 2024-08-09

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The Matts recall the London Olympic opening ceremony and ask if it would be even possible for Britain today to demonstrate such joy and confidence. And if not, then how can Starmer and Reeves rekindle the spirit of ambition and self-esteem that ceremony embodied - only for it all the come crashing down just four years later with Brexit. Enjoy!

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Remembering 2012: when Britain seemed a lot less depressed

Remembering 2012: when Britain seemed a lot less depressed