The Current Thing David Starkey - Britain’s Collapse Is Coming
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Aug 11, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. David Starkey, Britain's foremost historian, shares his outspoken views on contemporary politics and society. He delves into his disdain for figures like Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, highlighting a secret left-wing revolution. Starkey warns of Britain’s looming financial collapse and the notion that Parliament has become mere 'theatre.' He critiques the implications of immigration on the population and suggests that political sentimentality might hinder effective governance. His insights stir a provocative conversation about the nation's future.
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Britain Rerunning The 1970s
- David Starkey argues Britain is rerunning the 1970s and faces a major financial crash within a year.
- He links current debt and interest burdens to a crisis similar to 1976 that would overwhelm international lenders.
Uniparty Entrenched State Change
- Starkey traces the crisis to a long uniparty spanning Labour and Conservative governments since Blair.
- He says Conservatives reinforced Labour's constitutional and cultural changes instead of reversing them.
Thatcher’s Economic Reboot
- Thatcher and Keith Joseph responded to the 1970s by shifting the Conservative Party toward free-market reforms.
- Starkey credits that shift for the later economic boom but notes it left social structures untouched.