Quite right! Debate: is Britain really broken?
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Jan 23, 2026 The debate rages on: is Britain really broken? As the hosts dissect the impact of declinist rhetoric on national confidence, they explore the role of institutions and the failings in border protection. Meanwhile, a personal drama unfolds with the Beckham family, sparking questions about celebrity culture and commodified family life. Could Brooklyn Beckham's fallout be a modern-day Shakespearean tale? Tune in for insights on optimism, generational change, and what it really means to be a family in today’s society.
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Broken Rhetoric Breeds Pessimism
- Rhetoric that Britain is 'broken' risks cultivating bleak, declinist politics rather than solutions.
- Michael Gove argues politicians need clear-eyed diagnosis plus belief that problems can be fixed.
Critique Without A Reconstruction Plan
- Reform UK criticises institutions but lacks detailed plans to rebuild or repopulate them.
- Gove praises Anglo-futurist optimism but notes Reform haven't offered a full constructive reform programme.
Borders And Defence Are Central Failures
- Some core institutions still work but border control and armed forces capability are fundamental failures.
- Madeline Grant argues on those grounds Britain is, in crucial respects, broken.
