The spiked podcast 2025: the year of the vibe shift? | spiked podcast: unlocked
Dec 24, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the escalating migration crisis in the UK, highlighting how government missteps stoked public anger. Grassroots protests led by local communities and mothers are reshaping the national conversation on migration. Meanwhile, the rise of the Reform Party showcases changing political dynamics amid Labour's vulnerabilities. The hosts tackle the resilience of woke culture, debating its potential decline or mutation. As 2025 approaches, they predict a politically explosive year ahead with evolving narratives and voter strategies.
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Borders Became A Central Political Crisis
- Broken borders have become a core political issue linking public safety, sovereignty and democracy.
- Grassroots protests forced migration onto the agenda after official failures and shocking local crimes made the problem undeniable.
Local Protests Made The Issue Real
- Local protests came from ordinary people, like the 'pink ladies' mothers and daughters in Epping.
- Tom Slater compared public recognition to finally seeing flames after smelling smoke, describing how local incidents made the crisis real.
Dispersal Policy Fueled Nationwide Backlash
- Government dispersal of migrants amplified public anger as hotels appeared across the country.
- Legal duties towards asylum seekers were seen as trumping citizens' concerns, which damaged trust in officials.