The Peter McCormack Show #125 - Tom Slater - Policing Speech & Ignoring Crime: The Decay of the UK
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Nov 4, 2025 Tom Slater, editor of Spiked and a leading free-speech advocate, delves into UK's alarming trend of speech policing, revealing that over 30 arrests happen daily for tweets. He critiques Labour’s shift from working-class interests, spotlighting the absurdities of migration policies and NGO influence. Slater argues for a urgent need for democratic reform and direct citizen empowerment, while emphasizing the failures of public services and police priorities. His insights invite a reflection on cultural renewal and reasserting public power in politics.
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State Misplaced Priorities
- The state focuses zealously on trivial interventions while failing core duties like violent crime prevention.
- Citizens feel taxed and unprotected as government spends on matters that don't improve daily life.
Labour's Class Drift
- Major parties have drifted away from working-class interests, becoming more middle-class.
- This disconnect fuels voter anger and the rise of new parties like Reform.
Asylum Accommodation Racket
- A public-private racket has grown around asylum accommodation, benefiting hotels and NGOs.
- Ordinary communities shoulder costs and social consequences while contractors profit.
