The spiked podcast After Uxbridge: our broken borders are a threat to us all
Oct 31, 2025
Colin Brazier, a broadcaster and former journalist, joins the discussion on migration, crime, and media narratives. He analyzes the shocking Uxbridge stabbing and its ties to illegal migration, shedding light on public concerns versus elite responses. The trio also debates diversity in advertising, pondering cultural implications of representation. Brazier highlights issues of censorship, detailing his documentary on online speech and the troubling trend of punitive investigations against individuals. A thought-provoking conversation on urgent societal topics!
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Real Cases From The Documentary
- The documentary Think Before You Post features real people visited by police for online speech.
- Examples include the Borehamwood couple and Jamie Michael who faced arrest over posts.
Border Failures And Public Safety
- The Uxbridge stabbing fits a disturbing pattern linking violent incidents to failed border control.
- Colin Brazier argues porous borders make the country less safe for ordinary people.
How Asylum Incentives Shape Migrant Flows
- Poor border controls select for those willing to take risks and potentially commit crimes.
- Brazier says the asylum system incentivises dangerous journeys and discourages effective deportation.