Britain’s manufacturing decline

Subscribe to our channel Once upon a time, Britain made cars - thousands of them. Today’s conservative government says tax havens offer a solution to the country’s huge budget deficit. But some say the country’s biggest problem is that it is no longer a major manufacturer. Al Jazeera’s Laurence Lee reports from Coventry, on the former pride of Britain where locals haven’t forgotten that the collapse of Britain’s industries coincided with Margaret Thatcher’s government. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people’s lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a ’voice to the voiceless.’ Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world’s most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Website: google : aljazeera/posts