Shifting Political Landscape: The Decline of Liberalism in Britain

This chapter explores the transformation of political culture in Britain, emphasizing the decline of liberal values and an increasing focus on short-term electoral strategies. It examines the intersection of policing, activism, and lobbying, particularly concerning Palestine Action and the Kurdish movement, revealing the complexities of government influence on civil unrest. The discussion extends to the precariousness of free speech, media biases, and the ramifications of terrorism laws on political expression in contemporary Britain.