The Good Fight The Good Fight Club: Populism in the UK, Threats to Free Speech, and the Future of the Middle East
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Sep 20, 2025 
Fraser Nelson, a notable political journalist and former editor of The Spectator, joins Helen Joyce, an advocate for free speech and author, for a vibrant discussion. They tackle Britain's political turmoil and the rise of populism, with insights on immigration’s role in societal angst. The conversation dives deep into the challenges facing free speech today, highlighting troubling legal issues and comparing the U.S. and UK approaches. With real-life examples, they paint a stark picture of the current climate surrounding freedom of expression.
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Vacuum Fuels Populist Rise
- Britain faces a political vacuum with new parties like Reform rising rapidly in polls and local wins.
- Nigel Farage's Reform could capitalize on dissatisfaction if mainstream parties fail to recover credibility.
Willpower Over Incrementalism
- Populist surges reflect voluntarismo: voters preferring decisive will over incremental trade-offs.
- Voters back outsiders promising sweeping fixes when established politics seem unable to deliver.
Borders And Control Drive Support
- The core thread across movements is fixation on borders, sovereignty, and control.
- That grievance mixes cultural disorientation with demand for decisive policy, fueling populists.
