Constitutional Protection of Capitalism

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In 1945, Britain's Labour government nationalized key industries and established the National Health Service, a move now hindered by globalization's constitutional constraints. The book argues that the rise of transnational corporations has severely limited national autonomy. It highlights how global trade laws and competition frameworks, enforced at both national and transnational levels, have created a neoliberal political settlement that prioritizes market freedom over democratic ideals. Key provisions from WTO, EU, and ECHR law are analyzed, revealing how they protect private enterprise and undermine traditional British democracy.