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Plucky Country: We Should Lead the World Again

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by John Smith

In the wake of Brexit, Britain stands at a crossroads. We can either retreat into ourselves, or we can embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century and lead the world again.

Plucky Country: We should lead the world ... again

by Geoffrey Stewart

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In his new book, Plucky Country, John Smith argues that Britain has the potential to be a global leader once more. We have a proud history of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social justice. We are a nation of problem-solvers, and we have the creativity and determination to overcome any challenge.

But in recent years, we have lost our way. We have become complacent and inward-looking. We have allowed our infrastructure to deteriorate, our education system to decline, and our social fabric to fray.

It is time for us to wake up and rediscover our pioneering spirit. We need to invest in our future, and we need to build a society that is fair and just for all.

Plucky Country is a roadmap for Britain's renewal. Smith outlines a series of bold and ambitious policies that would put Britain back on the path to global leadership.

These policies include:

Investing in education and skills training
Upgrading our infrastructure
Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
Building a fairer society
Reforming our political system

Smith argues that these policies would not only make Britain a more prosperous and fairer country, but they would also restore our global standing.

Plucky Country is a timely and important book. It is a call to arms for all those who believe that Britain can and should lead the world again.

Reviews

“A passionate and persuasive argument for Britain to rediscover its global leadership role.” —Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

“A timely and important book that should be read by all those who care about the future of Britain.” —David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

“A bold and ambitious vision for Britain's future. Smith's policies would make Britain a more prosperous, fairer, and more influential country.” —Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

About the Author

John Smith is a British politician and author. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. He is the author of several books, including The Courage of Our Convictions and The Future of Britain.