The Sceptic David Starkey: Tony Blair Destroyed the Old Britain
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Oct 17, 2024 David Starkey, a renowned historian and broadcaster known for his bold perspectives on British politics, dives deep into the seismic shifts caused by Tony Blair's New Labour government. He argues that Blair’s constitutional revolution led to a fractured national identity and diminished governance. Starkey critiques the introduction of the European Convention on Human Rights and the rise of quangos, suggesting they’ve undermined British democracy. He also expresses concern over contemporary leadership failures and calls for a post-Blair restoration to restore British values.
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New Labour's Constitutional Revolution
- Tony Blair's New Labour started a constitutional revolution that deliberately dismantled the Anglo-centric British state.
- This included dividing power, undermining parliamentary sovereignty, and creating a chaotic quangocracy state.
Power Shift to Quangos
- The independence of the Bank of England and creation of quangos removed power from elected officials.
- These bodies often operate with narrow expertise, complicating government controls and accountability.
ECHR Protects Minorities Over Majorities
- The European Convention on Human Rights was transformed by activist judges to protect minorities over majorities.
- This overturned its original purpose of protecting individuals from state power, destabilizing democracy.