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Why Slavery Is Thriving in Modern Britain: The Hidden System Exposed

Fragile Lives: Offshore, Insecure and Invisible Working Lives in the UK

Hannah Lewis, Peter Dwyer, Stuart Hodkinson, Louise Waite

In this eye-opening video, we dissect the groundbreaking research from the book 'Fragile Lives' by Hannah Lewis, Peter Dwyer, Stuart Hodkinson, and Louise Waite. They reveal how modern slavery isn't a relic of the past but a thriving system hidden in plain sight within the UK. From food supply chains to NHS cleaning services, we explore how immigration policies and deregulated labor markets create a 'safety trap' for asylum seekers, trapping them in forced labor. With shocking data—like workers earning 63 pence an hour or being locked in homes for years—this video exposes the systemic violence behind Britain's self-image as a human rights champion. Learn how the system is designed to exploit the vulnerable and what it means for all of us. Don't miss this deep dive into a reality that challenges everything you thought you knew about modern Britain.