The Daily T Konstantin Kisin: Britain is on the brink, Reform is the only party that gets it
Jan 27, 2026
Konstantin Kisin, political commentator and co-host of the Trigonometry podcast, born in Russia and long-term UK resident. He argues Britain is losing global influence and critiques policy choices like net zero. He discusses Starmer’s China visit, why Trump’s critique resonates, and why Reform may be the only party positioned to address Britain’s malaise.
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Loss Of Shared National Identity
- Britain has drifted too far from a shared national identity by overvaluing liberalism and diversity as ends in themselves.
- Konstantin Kisin argues this has weakened policy, industry and national cohesion, producing cultural and economic decline.
Policy Choices Have Weakened Britain
- Successive UK governments pursued policies (like net zero) that Kisin calls 'industrial suicide' and which harm competitiveness.
- He says political elites have normalized weakness across energy, industry and defence, reducing Britain's global influence.
Don't Lean On China For Relevance
- Cozying up to China is not a sustainable strategy for regaining influence according to Kisin.
- He recommends rebuilding industrial and economic strength so Europe and Britain become useful allies again.