The UK Is Poorer Than Mississippi
As we say in Mississippi, “Bless Your Heart.” Or as you say in the UK, “As-Salamu Alaykum.” https://t.co/oCajoT8LQ7 — Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) April 16, 2026 There's been yet another set of stories over the past few days saying that if the UK were the 51st state, it would be the poorest, below even Mississippi : When Brits are asked how wealthy the United Kingdom is compared with the United States, most believe the country still ranks near the top. In reality, the U.K. is poorer than every single U.S. state—something that comes as a shock to many when they learn the truth. That disconnect is laid bare in a new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), which finds that Britons significantly overestimate the U.K.’s economic standing both globally and relative to the United States. But this headline is actually evergreen. A quick web search brings up: Mar 31, 2025 Britain—Like France and Spain—Is Poorer than Mississippi Aug 10, 2023 Is Britain Really...