The Peter McCormack Show PMQs #004 - I'm Withdrawing My Consent from the British State
Dec 15, 2025
The host shares a pivotal realization about Britain's political system, declaring his withdrawal of consent from a government he believes is failing. He discusses how a relentless focus on power leads to systemic failures and eroded trust in institutions. Young people's growing disillusionment is highlighted, particularly around intergenerational debt and the lack of opportunities. The conversation critiques the motivations driving politicians and asserts that merely changing parties won't solve structural issues. A passionate call for limiting power and collective action wraps up the discussion.
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Inflection Point After Fuentes Interview
- Peter reached an inflection point after watching Piers Morgan's interview with Nick Fuentes.
- That moment pushed him to stop believing elections alone can fix Britain's problems.
Politicians Prioritize Re-Election Above All
- Politicians' overriding goal is staying in power, which shapes every decision they make.
- Peter McCormack argues this incentive explains why policy shifts fail without limits on power.
Unconstrained Power Produces Systemic Decay
- Unconstrained government power lets politicians bend institutions to retain control.
- McCormack says lack of limits causes regulatory creep, fiscal excess and long-term decay.
