Britain Must Not Neglect Empire's Outposts
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What should be done with the remnants of Empire? A series of pinpricks across the globe, 14 islands and territories still remain British and fiercely loyal to the Crown. But almost every one is deeply unhappy at today’s treatment by the mother country. They feel abandoned, forgotten, former strategic assets that are now seen in Whitehall as costly liabilities. Should they be written off and forced into independence? Or does Britain still owe them a responsibility?
