Who really runs the country? Our politicians? Big business? The civil service?In this week's Ayes to the Left we look at the influence corporations, the military and the Establishment have on public life.

America calls it the Deep State - the shady network of politicians, lobbyists, the Pentagon and multinational firms which shape US policy.

We discuss whether such a nexus exists in Britain and, if so, what sway it has on our Government.

Listen to the Mirror's Mikey Smith and Jason Beattie explore why the Deep State has taken hold in Donald Trump's America.

They question whether it is a conspiracy theory whipped up by the Alt Right or something more sinister.

Have major defence corporations influenced decisions on military acton? 

Is the US system rigged in favour of a wealthy few who use their money and power to protect their interests?

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