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IAN McAULEY. Brexit, Trump and the Lucky Country 5 – How we lost trust in government
We have lost trust in our governments and in mainstream political parties. Politicians, the media and corporate interests have been responsible for alienating governments from the people who elect them, creating fertile ground for populists.
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Tagged Brexit-Trump series, climate change, Ian McAuley, Iraq war, media failure, political spin, small government, trust in government.
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