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The deepening ugliness of British political life

The deepening ugliness of British political life

We are witnessing a general breakdown of emotional and civic control

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Melanie Phillips
Feb 10, 2022
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"Tale of Two Cities" mob attack; Fred Barnard, 1846-1896

The ugliness of British political life appears to be growing wider and deeper by the week.

On the streets, there’s increasing anarchy as mobs increasingly behave with impunity, whether in vandalising statues or obstructing traffic and bringing central London to a halt.  At the same time, some are we…

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