The Duran Podcast Collapse of British political establishment. BBC angers Trump
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Nov 12, 2025 The podcast delves into the surging popularity of Reform UK, leading polls with a shocking 32%. It discusses how the First Past The Post system may now be failing major parties like Labor and Conservatives. Stagnant economic growth and looming tax hikes are explored, revealing the impact of a widening budget deficit. The hosts critique Keir Starmer's waning influence while highlighting the charismatic leadership of the Greens and Reform. In a heated discussion, they also touch on the BBC's controversial editing of Trump's remarks, adding to the political tensions.
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Duopoly Faces Possible Collapse
- Reform UK has surged to parity with both main parties, signaling a potential breakdown of the Labour-Conservative duopoly.
- Nigel Farage's movement is steadily attracting traditional Conservative and Labour voters, reshaping British politics.
Electoral System Now Hurts Incumbents
- A fractured vote distribution can make first-past-the-post work against traditional parties when no single party takes pluralities.
- Reform and the Greens could win many constituencies as Labour and Conservatives split the vote at mid-teens.
Stagnant Growth And Ballooning Deficit
- The UK economy shows official stagnation and the budget shortfall has more than doubled since last year.
- Proposed across-the-board income tax rises risk deepening recession and widening the fiscal hole again.