The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters 'The British Need to Stand Up' | Interview with Rupert Lowe
Dec 17, 2025
Rupert Lowe, a Member of Parliament and founder of the Restore Britain movement, shares his insights on the UK political landscape. He critiques the Labour party's dependency culture and praises traditional values while urging a push for local democracy with initiatives like Great Yarmouth First. The conversation explores the dangers of regulation and state overreach, the need for personal freedoms against surveillance, and the economic implications of rising global powers like BRICS. Rupert's passion for community-driven politics shines as he advocates for change from the ground up.
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Tucker Carlson Meeting In London
- Rupert Lowe described meeting Tucker Carlson in a London hotel for an unprepared, off-the-cuff interview.
- He said Carlson is a like-minded countryman who cares about Anglo-Saxon ties and libertarian unity.
Left Ideology Is Systemically Deceptive
- Rupert Lowe argued modern left-wing ideology (Fabianism/Blairism) is malign and less tolerant than traditional conservatives.
- He contrasted honest politicians like old Labour figures with what he calls deceptive, institutional left figures.
Unite Around Common Sense
- Unite people who share common sense rather than focusing on left/right labels.
- Appeal to practical, everyday reasoning instead of ideological purity to rebuild support.