Take Back Control

Long-Read

The rise and rise of national populism

— National populism, fuelled by media-backed disinformation, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and libertarian ideologies, threatens democracies globally by eroding institutions, fostering fear, and exploiting divisions.

2024 General Election

Another election, another round of Nigel Farage hype, with no lessons learned

— Nigel Farage, never elected to the House of Commons, is again shaping the UK agenda. Despite low electoral success, media hype, and mainstream elites bolster his far-right influence, diverting attention from crucial issues.

Brexit

How did ‘taking back control’ of borders become record-high net migration?

— After Brexit, the UK has had fewer migrants from the EU, but they have been far outstripped by people coming from elsewhere.