Oh God, What Now? Are the Tories worse than Reform?
Jan 10, 2025
Alison Phillips, former editor of The Mirror, shares her expertise on the Conservative Party's alarming shift towards far-right ideologies and their desperate tactics in the political landscape. The discussion highlights figures like Kemi Badenoch and their provocative strategies, questioning if any moral boundaries remain. They delve into the implications of stoking inflammatory narratives, as well as explore public dissatisfaction with the party's direction. In a lighter twist, the panel debates whether January might secretly be the best month of the year.
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Jenrick's Endorsement of Extremist Account
- Robert Jenrick praised a racist, far-right Twitter account, causing concern among political figures like Samuel Kasumi.
- Kasumi warned about Jenrick's potential to incite hatred and division.
Shifting Political Norms
- Elon Musk's attacks on Jess Phillips and the subsequent lack of Tory condemnation highlight a concerning shift in political discourse.
- Common decency and established norms of political debate are eroding.
Tory Hypocrisy on Child Abuse
- The Tories' focus on a new inquiry into child abuse, despite rejecting previous recommendations, appears politically motivated.
- Their inaction while in government further undermines their current stance.