The J. Burden Show The Death of the Conservative Party w/ Harrison Pitt: The J. Burden Show Ep. 394
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Dec 24, 2025 Harrison Pitt, an academic writer and policy fellow at Restore Britain, dives into the collapse of the Conservative Party. He explains how post-Brexit immigration policies and Boris Johnson's failures contributed to this decline. Harrison draws parallels between Nigel Farage and Donald Trump, discussing their influence and roles in political shifts. The conversation explores Labour's internal divisions, the limits of civic nationalism, and the implications of migration as a form of invisible conquest. Future prospects and strategic lessons for conservatives are also highlighted.
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From Complaint To Policy
- Restore Britain formed as a movement and think tank to produce practical policy, not just complaint.
- Harrison Pitt emphasizes producing reports and audiovisual content to offer concrete solutions like mass deportation policy.
Farage's Role Is Persuasive, Not Executive
- Nigel Farage raised Brexit salience by linking it to immigration and popular concerns.
- Pitt argues Farage didn't 'get Brexit done' and his political influence is now more constrained and risk-averse.
Demographic Backlash Against the Tories
- Pitt blames Boris Johnson for a massive post-2019 immigration increase with demographic consequences.
- He calls Johnson "the worst demographic vandal" and says voters now hold the Tory party responsible.