Oxfam’s 'Takers, Not Makers' report reveals Britain extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, enriching the UK's elite and middle class. It details the suppression of India’s industrial growth, the modern impact on global inequality, and ongoing exploitation by multinational corporations linked to colonial practices.
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