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Freedom Cells are peer to peer groups organising themselves in a decentralised manner with the collective goal of asserting the sovereignty of group members through peaceful resistance and the creation of alternative institutions.

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Balanced views of the current state of world affairs.

Who Are The Notable Mentions In The Epstein Court Documents?

8 January 2024 @ 11:00 am

Currently, we find ourselves in the fifth release of unsealed court documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities. US Judge Loretta Preska ordered the unsealing as part of a lawsuit filed by one of Epstein's victims, Virginia Giuffre, against

Johnson’s Leadership “At Minute to Midnight” over Partygate Scandals

11 January 2022 @ 7:00 pm

The UK Prime Minister is facing the wrath of MPs and the general public as more controversial information about alleged Downing Street parties during the 2020 Covid lockdowns continues to emerge. In the most recent set of shocking revelations, Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Symonds, are alleged to have been among 30 people who attended a “bring-your-own-booze” drinks gathering on May 20th, 2020, where as many as 100 people were

Royal Navy on Standby After the French Seize Scottish Fishing Trawler

29 October 2021 @ 5:00 pm

The UK Government has stated that it will respond in turn if France continues with its trend of threatening the UK with various actions, such as shutting off electricity to the Channel Islands, amid post-Brexit fishing rights disagreements. Amid the escalation of threats from the continent, the Environment Secretary has

Report: UK Anti-terror Body ‘Prevent’ “Hamstrung by Political Correctness”

20 October 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Floral tributes left in Parliament Square following the 2017 Westminster Islamist terror attackA new report, published in the wake of the murder of MP Sir David Amess last week, has criticised the UK’s flagship anti-terror program ‘Prevent’ for its emphasis on “political correctness” and the diversion of resources from the “gravest threat” of Islamic terrorism. 

UK Covid Scientists Call For Reimposition of Restrictions

19 October 2021 @ 4:00 pm

The UK government is facing increasing pressure from scientists to reimpose social restrictions.The calls come after the country recorded 49,156 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the largest number since mid-July, with the Office for National Statistics last week estimating that one in 60 people in England had the virus. 

Labour MP Claudia Webbe Made Acid Attack Threats

14 October 2021 @ 3:00 pm

The member of parliament for Leicester East may face jail time after being found guilty of harassing her partner’s former girlfriend.Appearing outside Westminster magistrates’ court on Wednesday following the verdict, Claudia Webbe, 56, said she was “innocent” and “deeply shocked” and would seek an appeal. 

Study Finds Gender Pay Gap Due to Life Choices

8 October 2021 @ 2:05 pm

A study by the taxation and public policy research institute, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has found that women earn less than men in their twenties because they choose university degrees that lead to lower-paying jobs. According to the IFS, the first emergence of the gender pay gap occurs immediately after graduation from university, with male graduates earning on average five percent more than female graduates at the age of 25. 

BBC to End Its Stonewall Subscription

8 October 2021 @ 1:20 pm

The BBC is expected to end its subscription to the LGBTQ diversity programme run by the self-described lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights charity Stonewall. The move, revealed by VICE, will see the UK’s publicly funded service broadcaster resign from the organisation’s flagship ‘Diversity Champions’ programme which ensures that “all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception in the workplace.” Beginning in 2001, the initiative allows its recipients “access to

New Culture Minister Berates BBC

5 October 2021 @ 2:50 pm

The UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has said that the BBC needs to depart from “tokenism” and “groupthink” in order to best represent the views of the country as a whole. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference on Monday, Nadine Dorries, who replaced the former culture minister Oliver Dowden in September’s cabinet reshuffle, said that the publicly funded broadcaster was full of “people from a similar background with a certain political bias.” 

Polish MPs Criticise Australian “Covid Madness”

4 October 2021 @ 2:00 pm

Polish MPs have lambasted the Australian government for its “totalitarian” Covid lockdown policies and “human rights” abuses.Gathering outside of the Australian embassy in Warsaw, the group of politicians, which included the former leader of the Liberal KoLiber party, Jakub Kulesza, accused Australia of “unsubscribing herself from the civilised International Community” after “contracting Covid madness.” 

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Disillusioned with MSM news (fiction).

The UK Column Conundrum

1 June 2026 @ 8:52 pm

UK Column, one of the UK's leading independent media outlets, says it is under attack by other independent media journalists. It has strongly defended itself. But what is really behind the unseemly spat? The post The UK Column Conundrum appeared first on Iain Davis.

The Beautiful Multipolar New World Order

18 May 2026 @ 10:16 am

The beautiful multipolar world order is imminent according to BRICS foreign ministers. But is it actually that attractive? Read here for some musing on the subject. The post The Beautiful Multipolar New World Order appeared first on Iain Davis.

Jerm Warfare & Iain Davis on Multipolarity

16 May 2026 @ 9:28 am

Multipolarity: What is it and what are the issues? Jerm Warfare (Jeremy Nell) and Iain Davis discuss the multipolar world order. The post Jerm Warfare & Iain Davis on Multipolarity appeared first on Iain Davis.

The Technocratic Dark State: Trump, AI, and Digital Dictatorship with Iain Davis and John Titus (Full Interview)

18 March 2026 @ 10:45 am

The Technocratic Dark State: Trump, AI, and Digital Dictatorship with Iain Davis and John Titus (Full Interview) The post The Technocratic Dark State: Trump, AI, and Digital Dictatorship with Iain Davis and John Titus (Full Interview) appeared first on Iain Davis.

The Technocratic Dark State – Reality Check Radio

9 March 2026 @ 2:49 pm

The Technocratic Dark State and other matters discussed by author Iain Davis and Paul Brennan on Reality Check Radio. The post The Technocratic Dark State – Reality Check Radio appeared first on Iain Davis.

Keir Starmer’s Questionable Child Protection History

26 February 2026 @ 6:25 pm

Keir Starmer has a dubious history of child protection failures. We examine some of those conspicuous alleged "mistakes." What we are asked to believe is sometimes very hard to accept. The post Keir Starmer’s Questionable Child Protection History appeared first on Iain Davis.

The Filton Six: The People Rule, OK?

11 February 2026 @ 11:56 am

The Filton Six have not been found guilty in a trial by jury. The Jury in the case exercised their constitutional rights and liberties. To appreciate the staggering importance of the jury's decision read here The post The Filton Six: The People Rule, OK? appeared first on Iain Davis.

What Is A 15-Minute City?

30 January 2026 @ 4:40 pm

What is a 15-Minute City? Is it, as some apparently believe, simply an urban space where essential goods and services can be accessed within 15 minute walk or cycle ride from you home? No! As usual, there is much more to it than that. The post What Is A 15-Minute City? appeared first on Iain Davis.

The Official UK Digital Identity Panopticon

24 January 2026 @ 10:32 am

The official UK digital identity Panopticon has been announced by the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The implication for the British people are extremely concerning. Read more here. The post The Official UK Digital Identity Panopticon appeared first on Iain Davis.

The Technocratic Dark State and Grand Theft World

20 January 2026 @ 3:54 pm

The Technocratic Dark State with Grand Theft World - Author Iain Davis discusses his latest book with Richard Grove from Grand Theft World The post The Technocratic Dark State and Grand Theft World appeared first on Iain Davis.

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Alternative news source to what the papers don’t tend to say.

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The fight in the UK to save the national health service.

Oppose the new Health Plan: NHS Staff, not AI

26 May 2026 @ 3:33 pm

In his final act as Health Secretary, Wes Streeting outlined a new Health Plan, which proposes far fewer staff for the NHS than even under the Conservatives’ plan. We are launching an urgent petition calling [...]

Who is James Murray, the new Health Secretary?

22 May 2026 @ 1:36 pm

James MurrayThe new Health Secretary, James Murray, has vowed to continue Wes Streeting’s work. While this does not inspire optimism, Murray could well adopt a more constructive approach. Wes Streeting has left the NHS and the [...]

Wes Streeting as Health Secretary: Privatisation, chaos, failure

14 May 2026 @ 6:31 pm

Wes Streeting’s record is not one of change or reform, but of political opportunism and hostility to the health service he was trusted to protect. Keep Our NHS Public responds to his resignation Wes Streeting [...]

Reform UK: A clear threat to our NHS and the health of the nation

6 May 2026 @ 10:50 am

Nigel Farage with Reform MPsJohn Puntis explores Reform’s views on the NHS, arguing that Farage’s party poses a strong threat to the health service The vast majority of the population see the NHS as a vital public service and [...]

NHS: The vital signs may have been strong (Darzi), but the prognosis remains uncertain

5 May 2026 @ 3:51 pm

In a piece originally published in Public Sector Focus, our Co-Chair, Dr John Puntis examines the government’s claims of progress on NHS reform, arguing that despite modest improvements, fundamental challenges remain largely unaddressed, leaving the [...]

Privatised eye care is undermining NHS provision – challenge from campaigners

6 March 2026 @ 5:10 pm

In Keep Our NHS Public regular online meetings groups share their experiences of local campaigning and inspire others to take up similar actions. Recently we’ve heard presentations from North East and Oxford KONP on issues [...]

Iran War Statement by Keep Our NHS Public

4 March 2026 @ 5:05 pm

Photo: The White House, Flickr. CC BY 2.0Keep Our NHS Public (KONP) condemns the escalating US–Israel military attacks on Iran and the grave risk of a widening regional war. Reports that hospitals and other civilian infrastructure have been struck and at least [...]

Keep Our NHS Public Statement: Warfare not welfare this Spring Budget

3 March 2026 @ 4:50 pm

More money for military spending but not for health and care The spring statement is an occasion for unveiling plans for the UK economy. Investment in the NHS and addressing the social determinants of health [...]

Mandelson, Palantir and the NHS

6 February 2026 @ 12:01 pm

What are the implications of the newest tranche of Epstein files for the NHS? Lucy Nichols examines Peter Mandelson’s close friendship with Jeffery Epstein has sparked a crisis in the heart of Westminster, with Keir [...]

Racism and violence in the NHS

29 January 2026 @ 6:56 pm

By John Puntis, Co-chair Keep Our NHS Public The NHS and care services would collapse without overseas workers Why do we have workers from abroad? The NHS and the wider UK economy have been dependent [...]

theconsciousresistance.com

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The conscious resistance network, alternative views on the status quo news.

Exclusive: Historic Fluoride Ruling Overturned – What Comes Next? with Michael Connett

8 June 2026 @ 5:51 pm

https://pinecast.com/listen/96810e2a-bc80-40ce-a2d5-802f7cc41af6.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack Derrick Broze sits down with attorney Michael Connett to discuss the recent decision by a federal appeals court to overturn the historic 2024 federal court ruling which found that water fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk to […] The post Exclusive: Historic Fluoride Ruling Overturned – What Comes Next? with Michael Connett appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

The 2026 Activation Tour – First Leg Highlight Reel

5 June 2026 @ 7:57 pm

If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack   From May 13th to May 31st, Derrick Broze traveled across the southwestern United States for the first leg of The 2026 Activation Tour. Stops include Denver, Albuquerque, Sedona, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Boise, Salt Lake […] The post The 2026 Activation Tour – First Leg Highlight Reel appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

Here’s How You CAN Exit The Great Reset (Derrick Broze on Daily Pulse)

2 June 2026 @ 8:52 pm

https://pinecast.com/listen/16843444-4819-4989-ae08-5d12633b137f.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack   In what seems to many an impossible task, more and more people are successfully forming a parallel society and exiting the Great Reset. Derrick Broze joins us to discuss practical steps every one of us […] The post Here’s How You CAN Exit The Great Reset (Derrick Broze on Daily Pulse) appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

Overcoming Addiction & Spreading Activation (Derrick Broze on Redacted)

27 May 2026 @ 3:56 pm

https://pinecast.com/listen/3bc4125e-e805-4b46-bc9f-981981aa85e1.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack On May 13th, 2026, journalist Derrick Broze joined Redacted to discuss his “Activation Tour” and the core message of “Exit and Build,” a philosophy centered on creating parallel, self-reliant communities. Broze argues that bipartisan politics is […] The post Overcoming Addiction & Spreading Activation (Derrick Broze on Redacted) appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

Should You Call the Cops? and When? #SolutionsWatch

16 May 2026 @ 4:32 pm

https://pinecast.com/listen/94e3a4b9-55e0-420c-83c4-567a4d128474.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack   A listener writes in to ask when, if and how voluntaryists and the liberty minded should engage with representatives of the state. James recruits the Independent Media Alliance panel (and some special guests) to respond. […] The post Should You Call the Cops? and When? #SolutionsWatch appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

TCR Live #180: Missing Scientists, UFO Disclosure, and Psyops

12 May 2026 @ 12:26 am

https://pinecast.com/listen/bc2af2f4-2eb1-4e07-91d0-d958804d998d.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack   Derrick Broze is back with a brand new episode of The Conscious Resistance. True crime for anarchists, The Conscious Resistance challenges corporate and state power while offering real solutions for community flourishing. Stories include: – […] The post TCR Live #180: Missing Scientists, UFO Disclosure, and Psyops appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

Melania Trump’s Epstein Connections Finally EXPOSED (Derrick Broze on Redacted)

11 May 2026 @ 2:52 am

https://pinecast.com/listen/66f1f3f9-4458-49fe-b1a3-365724cfe148.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack   Recently, First Lady Melania Trump held a press conference and said that she had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein’s sex ring. It was totally out of the blue and many of us were wondering: […] The post Melania Trump’s Epstein Connections Finally EXPOSED (Derrick Broze on Redacted) appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

EXITING The Technocratic State and BUILDING Economic Power (Due Dissidence Podcast)

8 May 2026 @ 8:30 pm

https://pinecast.com/listen/155684d9-5b8e-481c-8e4d-e307ff9158d5.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack Journalist Derrick Broze recently appeared on the Due Dissidence podcast to discuss his upcoming Activation Tour, his philosophical and political journey, and why his work focuses on opting out of the Technocratic State. Follow Due Dissidence: […] The post EXITING The Technocratic State and BUILDING Economic Power (Due Dissidence Podcast) appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

Catherine Austin Fitts on Humanity’s Awakening, AI, Fake Christians, and Solutions

7 May 2026 @ 2:09 am

https://pinecast.com/listen/dac77ce1-c7d2-496b-b080-783805b51a53.mp3 If the video above does not play, please try on our social media channels Bitchute / Odysee / Substack On April 26, 2026, journalist Derrick Broze interviewed Catherine Austin Fitts, the founder of the Solari Report at Confluence in Central, Texas. Catherine shares her perspective on the progress of humanity’s awakening, her thoughts on using […] The post Catherine Austin Fitts on Humanity’s Awakening, AI, Fake Christians, and Solutions appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

Palantir Manifesto Shows The Clear Convergence Of Technofascism With Technocracy

4 May 2026 @ 6:18 pm

A 22 point manifesto recently published by tech giant Palantir reads like a villainous plot for dystopian domination. At this point it has become abundantly clear for those paying even the slightest bit of attention that tech giant Palantir is becoming one of the most pervasive entities influencing the growing plutocratic dystopia. While other giants […] The post Palantir Manifesto Shows The Clear Convergence Of Technofascism With Technocracy appeared first on The Conscious Resistance Network.

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Popular mechanics, an intro into the world of political mechanics.

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planetfootball.com

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Football news from another planet.

The 10 smallest countries to ever qualify for the World Cup: Curacao, Cape Verde

9 June 2026 @ 3:31 pm

Tiny nations on the biggest stage. The post The 10 smallest countries to ever qualify for the World Cup: Curacao, Cape Verde appeared first on Planet Football.

9 World Cup meltdowns that united the footballing world in laughter

9 June 2026 @ 3:30 pm

Grab the popcorn and chuckle away. The post 9 World Cup meltdowns that united the footballing world in laughter appeared first on Planet Football.

The ridiculously good France second XI that would probably win the World Cup

9 June 2026 @ 2:56 pm

Their first-choice team is stacked enough already but even their reserves could be in with a shot. The post The ridiculously good France second XI that would probably win the World Cup appeared first on Planet Football.

2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Who is Harry Kane’s closest challenger on eve of World Cup?

9 June 2026 @ 12:54 pm

Who's leading the race after the end of the season? The post 2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Who is Harry Kane’s closest challenger on eve of World Cup? appeared first on Planet Football.

Can you name France’s XI from the 2018 World Cup final win vs Croatia?

9 June 2026 @ 12:50 pm

A wonderfully entertaining six-goal thriller. The post Can you name France’s XI from the 2018 World Cup final win vs Croatia? appeared first on Planet Football.

Can you name every player capped by Gareth Southgate for England?

9 June 2026 @ 10:56 am

Southgate capped 99 different players in charge of England. The post Can you name every player capped by Gareth Southgate for England? appeared first on Planet Football.

Can you name every player to score for England under Gareth Southgate?

9 June 2026 @ 10:55 am

How many can you name? The post Can you name every player to score for England under Gareth Southgate? appeared first on Planet Football.

Ranking every Dear England actor’s ‘accuracy’ from absolute stinkers to best

9 June 2026 @ 9:45 am

While some are uncanny, some players can feel more than hard done by with their casting choice. The post Ranking every Dear England actor’s ‘accuracy’ from absolute stinkers to best appeared first on Planet Football.

Can you name every member of England’s 2018 World Cup squad?

9 June 2026 @ 9:28 am

It was a summer to remember for England fans. The post Can you name every member of England’s 2018 World Cup squad? appeared first on Planet Football.

The 10 youngest players at the 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal doesn’t quite make the cut

9 June 2026 @ 8:41 am

Who are the wonderkids to look out for? The post The 10 youngest players at the 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal doesn’t quite make the cut appeared first on Planet Football.

politics.co.uk

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Politics news from the UK.

Leigh Ingham MP: ‘The government must buy British, build British and back British’

1 June 2026 @ 7:15 am

Forty-eight percent of people in England and Wales live in towns – nearly half the population – and it’s clear to me that the UK will not succeed unless its towns succeed. But for too long we have reached for a cities-first playbook – as though towns exist to serve the economies of nearby cities... Read more » The post Leigh Ingham MP: ‘The government must buy British, build British and back British’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Patrick Gordon Walker’s 1965 defeat is a cautionary tale for Andy Burnham 

15 May 2026 @ 10:00 am

Andy Burnham’s sensational announcement that he will once again seek a return to parliament sealed a day of immense political drama.  The move marks Burnham’s second attempt at a parliamentary comeback, after Labour’s national executive committee (NEC), Starmer-in-council, thwarted his prospective candidacy for the February 2026 Gorton and Denton by-election. That contest proceeded without Burnham... Read more » The post Patrick Gordon Walker’s 1965 defeat is a cautionary tale for Andy Burnham  appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary – letter in full

14 May 2026 @ 12:17 pm

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, saying it is now clear that Keir Starmer will not “lead the Labour Party into the next general election.” Streeting, who has headed the Department of Health and Social Care since the 2024 general election, described the 2026 local and devolved parliament elections as “unprecedented”.  In his resignation... Read more » The post Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary – letter in full appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Jess Phillips resigns

12 May 2026 @ 12:05 pm

Jess Phillips has resigned as a Home Office minister.  In a letter addressed to the prime minister, Phillips called on Keir Starmer to step down, saying she could not “keep waiting around for a crisis to push for faster progress”. Phillips is the second minister to resign from the government since the 2026 local elections... Read more » The post Jess Phillips resigns appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

First minister to resign says Starmer has lost ‘confidence of the public’

12 May 2026 @ 8:33 am

The first minister to resign from Keir Starmer’s government has called for the prime minister to step down and oversee “an orderly transition” to a new leader.  Miatta Fahnbulleh stepped down as minister for devolution, faith and communities on Tuesday morning. In a letter addressed to the prime minister, she said that the government had... Read more » The post First minister to resign says Starmer has lost ‘confidence of the public’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Keir Starmer is ‘listening’ to mutinous colleagues, says ‘sad’ cabinet ally

12 May 2026 @ 7:15 am

Keir Starmer is in “listening” mode, a senior cabinet ally has suggested as the prime minister faces a chorus of calls to resign.  Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, insisted that Starmer is “getting on with the job” but appeared to confirm that he is now considering his political future.  Jones recognised... Read more » The post Keir Starmer is ‘listening’ to mutinous colleagues, says ‘sad’ cabinet ally appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Ministerial aides quit as calls for Starmer to resign grow

12 May 2026 @ 6:31 am

Keir Starmer has suffered his first resignations as the calls for him to step down as prime minister grow. Tom Rutland, a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, was the first to issue a statement announcing his decision to resign. A PPS acts as an unpaid parliamentary assistant,... Read more » The post Ministerial aides quit as calls for Starmer to resign grow appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Starmer’s attempt to save his premiership – speech in full

11 May 2026 @ 1:05 pm

Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong in a make-or-break speech on Monday morning.  The prime minister warned of “very dangerous opponents”, alluding to insurgent political forces on the right and left, and pledged to embrace a closer relationship with Europe.  Read Starmer’s speech in full.  The election results last week were tough, very... Read more » The post Starmer’s attempt to save his premiership – speech in full appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Angela Rayner says Starmer must ‘meet the moment’ – statement in full

10 May 2026 @ 4:18 pm

Angela Rayner has criticised what she calls a “toxic culture of cronyism” in a 1000-word statement issued after this week’s local elections. Rayner, who resigned as deputy prime minister in September 2025, has called on the Labour Party to “live up to our name: we must be the party of working people.” She further warned... Read more » The post Angela Rayner says Starmer must ‘meet the moment’ – statement in full appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

The stalking horse returns: what Thatcher’s 1989 challenge tells us about Starmer’s test

10 May 2026 @ 12:01 pm

A prime minister under not inconsiderable political pressure faces a leadership challenge from an obscure backbench MP posing as a proxy for more prominent pretenders.  These words accurately describe the political landscape Keir Starmer, Britain’s incumbent embattled premier, faces after Catherine West announced her plan to launch a leadership bid. West’s plan, hastily organised in... Read more » The post The stalking horse returns: what Thatcher’s 1989 challenge tells us about Starmer’s test appeared first on

truepublica.org.uk

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A critical look at the news in the UK.

The AI backlash, Work and the Risk of Social Breakdown

31 May 2026 @ 8:49 am

By Graham Vanbergen: I have written many articles about the breakdown of the globalised world we live in. In the European Financial Review, in 2016, I warned about a rising corporatocracy, the following year about the crisis of trust in democratic institutions, in 2018 about the duel between big-tech and government, and surveillance capitalism a year […] The post The AI backlash, Work and the Risk of Social Breakdown appeared first on TruePublica.

Iran: Is a Proxy World War Brewing in the Gulf?

1 May 2026 @ 2:16 pm

By Graham Vanbergen: The US-led war on Iran has created the most dangerous geopolitical moment since the Iraq invasion – not because it is likely to become World War III overnight, but because nearly every great power now has something important at stake. Iran’s strongest weapon is not victory over America. It is disruption. By […] The post Iran: Is a Proxy World War Brewing in the Gulf? appeared first on TruePublica.

May Elections: A Warning From a Country That Has Lost Its Economic Story

30 April 2026 @ 10:31 am

By Graham Vanbergen: Britain goes into the May elections in a state of political volatility that now feels normal but should not. The coming contests on 7 May 2026 include local government elections, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd Cymru elections and mayoral elections in England. The polling picture suggests a country splintering away from the old […] The post May Elections: A Warning From a Country That Has Lost Its Economic Story appeared first on TruePublica.

Shockwaves: How the US–Iran War Is Dragging the World Economy Down

30 April 2026 @ 9:39 am

The global economy is entering a more dangerous phase as the US/Iran war deepens. What began as a regional conflict is now disrupting energy, trade, and financial stability worldwide. At the centre of the crisis is energy. The closure of key shipping routes has pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, feeding inflation and squeezing […] The post Shockwaves: How the US–Iran War Is Dragging the World Economy Down appeared first on TruePublica.

The UK’s Public Education System Sets Global Pace

30 April 2026 @ 9:35 am

After reform and (Covid) disruption, the UK’s education system is showing renewed strength. Steady improvements, rather than sudden change, are placing it among global leaders and now competes in the top three. Student outcomes are rising, with improvements in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving. International benchmarks increasingly show UK pupils performing strongly against global peers. There […] The post The UK’s Public Education System Sets Global Pace appeared first on TruePublica.

Britain’s Quiet Comeback: The UK Economy Finds Its Footing Again

30 April 2026 @ 9:31 am

After years of shocks—pandemic disruption, inflation, and political uncertainty—the UK economy is showing cautious optimism. Not a boom, but a steady recovery is emerging across key areas. Businesses are shifting from their previous crisis mode position toward investment and growth. There is also a change in tone. From green energy to regional investment, the UK […] The post Britain’s Quiet Comeback: The UK Economy Finds Its Footing Again appeared first on TruePublica.

Who Will Win the 21st Century? The Struggle for the Soul of the World

30 April 2026 @ 8:08 am

By Graham Vanbergen: In the long mirror of history, centuries are not just units of time, hey are epochs of ascendancy – chapters in the human saga where certain ideas, nations, and systems prevail, while others recede into the footnotes of textbooks. The 19th century belonged to the British Empire and industrial capitalism. The 20th […] The post Who Will Win the 21st Century? The Struggle for the Soul of the World appeared first on TruePublica.

Housing Crisis: Britain’s housing safety net is collapsing

11 November 2025 @ 3:37 pm

By Graham Vanbergen: For a decade, warnings about social housing, homelessness and local government finance have been treated as background noise. In 2025, they’ve fused into a systemic risk: high and rising public debt, bankrupt or near-bankrupt councils, dwindling social housing stock, rising taxes, and record homelessness. This isn’t a future threat. It’s underway, and […] The post Housing Crisis: Britain’s housing safety net is collapsing appeared first on TruePublica.

Future View: The Collapse Of Western Idealism?

21 April 2025 @ 4:22 pm

By Graham Vanbergen: In the twilight of every empire, there lies a question not merely of power but of meaning. As America steps back from its self-appointed role as the world’s arbiter – a position solidified in the ashes of World War II and maintained through the long shadow of the Cold War – the […] The post Future View: The Collapse Of Western Idealism? appeared first on TruePublica.

Is Donald Trump Inciting War Across Europe?

16 February 2025 @ 3:44 pm

The FT writes today that – ‘European leaders, generals and intelligence chiefs gathered at the annual Munich Security Conference were anxiously awaiting clarification on vital questions such as how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, contain Vladimir Putin’s hybrid warfare and beef up the transatlantic alliance. They then found out that US defence secretary Pete […] The post Is Donald Trump Inciting War Across Europe? appeared first on TruePublica.