How to save Britain, with David Starkey

About this episode

Historian David Starkey discusses the slow-burn revolution in the UK since 1997 and its consequences.

Most historical revolutions are sudden and violent. Since 1997, the UK has experienced a 'slow-burn revolution', which has completely changed the country economically, demographically, culturally and administratively. Historian David Starkey joins Will to explain how it happened, and to consider whether the disastrous consequences of the Blairite revolution can be reversed. Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here [https://linktr.ee/fireatwillpod]. Read The Spectator Australia here [https://www.spectator.com.au/].

People in this episode

Host: Will Kingston

Guest: David Starkey

Topics covered

• historical revolutions
• UK politics
• Blairite revolution
• cultural change
• demographic shifts

Keywords

• Britain
• David Starkey
• revolution
• Blairite
• politics
• history
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Spectator Australia

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