"Broken Britain" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Broken Britain}} Broken Britain
  1. (informal, derogatory) Britain (viewed as a crime-ridden state where society and common sense have failed) Tags: derogatory, informal Synonyms: broken Britain
    Sense id: en-Broken_Britain-en-name-TbUPg0RY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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