Political Philosophy Podcast It will be worse in the UK
Oct 14, 2025
In a thought-provoking solo discussion, Toby examines whether fascism could take root in the UK as it has in the US. He highlights the alarming rise of far-right movements and foreign influences. Using a grading system, he scores politicians based on their resistance to authoritarianism, noting the dismal performance of UK leaders like Keir Starmer. He warns that the UK faces greater vulnerabilities than the US, stressing the urgent need for action to counteract this drift towards potential authoritarianism.
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Global Nature Of The Threat
- Toby Buckle argues the UK is vulnerable to authoritarian takeover and that the threat is global, not purely American.
- He points to transnational funding and coordination as key drivers of the far-right's spread.
UK More Vulnerable Than The US
- Buckle concludes the UK is more at risk of authoritarianism than the US and warns "It will be worse here.".
- He cites faster recent shifts in Britain compared with decades-long trends in the US.
Score Politicians On Anti‑Fascist Actions
- Buckle proposes scoring politicians on concrete anti-fascist actions to guide voter choice in primaries.
- He recommends demanding prosecutions, court reform, and abolition of ICE as measurable commitments.