The Peter McCormack Show #138 – Steve Baker – The Structural Failure of Government
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Jan 5, 2026 
Steve Baker, a former Conservative MP and advocate for sound money, dives into Britain's systemic failures. He discusses how postwar policies and currency debasement have led to falling living standards and rising voter apathy. Baker emphasizes the need for accountability in politics and the risks of power without limits. He champions Bitcoin and gold as alternatives to government-controlled currency and warns against the dangers of polarization. Ultimately, he urges greater political engagement and cultural change to restore citizen dignity and influence.
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Managerialism's Long Fail
- Postwar managerialism grew into a century-long expansion of state power that now fails society.
- Steve Baker links prolonged currency debasement and interventionism to the current institutional collapse.
Twelve People Could Remove An MP
- Steve Baker recounts a candidate re-selection meeting where only a dozen people decided his fate, three of whom opposed him.
- He won by campaigning and warns that non-participation lets small groups shape who represents you.
Join Parties And Turn Up
- Join a political party and turn up at selection meetings to influence candidate choices directly.
- Steve Baker argues an hour on a Saturday can prevent unprincipled candidates from gaining selection.
