London
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald was deeply troubled. The British Empire had only just clawed its way out of the economic crisis, yet there was still a mountain of chaotic messes to deal with.
For example, during the economic crisis, the London government had prioritized protecting the interests of domestic capitalists, provoking the capitalists of the three North American nations and making them want independence again.
That was only a minor problem. At most, they dared to entertain the thought. So long as the British Empire remained strong, there would be no issue.
Then there were the domestic labor disputes. Although he, as prime minister, had always stood on the capitalists' side, he could not exactly let the people go hungry, could he?
The greed of capitalists knew no bounds. The government had no choice but to reason with them, urging them to consider the bigger picture and not have too much fun with it.
To that end, Ramsay MacDonald, who had come from the Labour Party, had not hesitated to break away, form another party, and govern jointly with the Conservative Party.
It was precisely because the Labour Party's position was wholly on the side of the capitalists, with no regard for the actual circumstances.
"Prime Minister, the arms race has begun. Both Bulgaria and Japan have rolled up their sleeves and gone all in; we must follow suit.
"Since the end of 1929, the Royal Navy has not launched another capital ship. The navy has already sacrificed too much for this country!
"If this continues, our position of superiority will cease to exist!" the First Lord of the Admiralty said gravely.
"It is not that serious, is it, my First Lord? The Royal Navy's advantage cannot be surpassed by just a few ships!" Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald said,