Britain and the Crisis of National Identity
Lars Møller – England, one of the world’s oldest nation-states, has long stood as a symbol of continuity, tradition, and cultural propriety. From the consolidation of the monarchy to the expansion of the British Empire, it helped shape Western civilization, anchored in Christian heritage and legal principles (Magna Carta). It also historically protected minority communities, including Jews, from persecution.
Yet in the twenty-first century, England (and Britain) faces unprecedented internal crises—in governance, national identity, and cultural cohesion—that suggest, not just a period of transition but the possible unraveling of a once-cohesive civilization. Continue reading
Niamh Harris – The pro Palestine demonstrations in London on Rememberance Sunday, have given the UK Government the excuse they need to clamp down on protests.
In another manifestation of the onerous ‘social credit score’ system, an amendment to a bill in the UK would mandate all social media users be given a ‘truth score’ that pre-determines the accuracy of their posts.
Sean Adl-Tabatabai – The UK government has passed new laws where citizens can be jailed for accidentally clicking on “extremist” links online.
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