“Britain is no more than a second tier regional power.”
Britain’s per capita GDP is so low that if we let it enter the Union as a state, it would be the poorest state in America. It is a bit like expecting Mississippi to be a global power...
https://mises.org/mises-wire/britain-france-and-spain-poorer-mississippi
What is the size of Britain’s economy compared to that of Miss.?
“Total Economy vs. Per CapitaTotal GDP: The United Kingdom’s overall nominal GDP is over $3 trillion, whereas Mississippi’s total GDP is roughly $140–$150 billion.
The British national economy is more than 20 times larger in total volume.
Per Capita GDP: Studies by economic groups like the Institute of Economic Affairs and data analyses indicate that the UK’s average output per person sits near or slightly below Mississippi’s. Mississippi’s per capita GDP ranges around $50,000–$55,000, tightly matching or marginally surpassing the national UK average depending on the specific adjustments for purchasing power parity (PPP).”
Do not confuse per capita GDP with total GDP.