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Fool Britannia: Britain’s economy is ready to blow, argues Sky New’s Ed Conway. In his analysis, our short-sighted pursuit of cheap goods over national security has left us dangerously exposed. At the end of this month, John Healey will present his first Budget as Chancellor – and he faces a series of painful dilemmas that the country can no longer avoid. Plus: