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		<title>When does a society surrender its freedom in the name of “security”</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“The masses never revolt of their own accord, and they never revolt merely because they are oppressed. Indeed, so long as they are not permitted to have standards of comparison, they never even become aware that they are oppressed.” – George Orwell, 1984 Slowly, Quietly, with each government measure framed as “reasonable” and “for your own ... <a title="When does a society surrender its freedom in the name of “security”" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/when-does-a-society-surrender-its-freedom-in-the-name-of-security/" aria-label="Read more about When does a society surrender its freedom in the name of “security”">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Getting business moving Again</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There was a time when every major branch of every major bank had a business account manager embedded inside it 6 days a week, now you are lucky if you can even get to speak to a business specialist unless your existing business is a serious force to be reckoned with, and if you are ... <a title="Getting business moving Again" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/getting-business-moving-again/" aria-label="Read more about Getting business moving Again">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>1984 &#8211; George Orwell&#8217;s Cautionary Tale of Authoritarianism</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The research team have been beavering away, and produced another article for you to read. This is a cautionary tale of the slide, by Western Democracies toward authoritarian states &#8211; this is part 1 of a two part series. It is sobering reading and a call to arms (not literally) to stand up for Freedom, ... <a title="1984 &#8211; George Orwell&#8217;s Cautionary Tale of Authoritarianism" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/1984-george-orwells-cautionary-tale-of-authoritarianism/" aria-label="Read more about 1984 &#8211; George Orwell&#8217;s Cautionary Tale of Authoritarianism">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Case of the Chinese Spy trial Collapse</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; The Chinese Spying Affair The collapse of the prosecution of Christopher Cash and Steve Berry, both accused of spying on behalf of China, is a damning indictment of the Government’s failure to maintain and correctly apply up-to-date national security laws. Government has one overriding duty: to ensure the safety and security of the British ... <a title="The Case of the Chinese Spy trial Collapse" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/the-case-of-the-chinese-spy-trial-collapse/" aria-label="Read more about The Case of the Chinese Spy trial Collapse">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rule, Britannia!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It has been claimed by many that the song, Rule, Britannia! (Often written as Rule Briannia) is a song that celebrates slavery, encourages or condones colonialism and all the negativity that conjours, but is this true, is being negative about this song simply cultural vandalism? The lyrics, written in 1740 by James Thomson (for a ... <a title="Rule, Britannia!" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/rule-britannia/" aria-label="Read more about Rule, Britannia!">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[British Democratic Alliance – Policy Division Interim Policy Briefing (7 October 2025) The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom Executive Summary This briefing examines the accelerating convergence of surveillance powers across multiple strands of UK legislation, including the Criminal Justice Bill (2024–25), the Online Safety Act 2023, ... <a title="The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/the-convergence-of-control-how-secondary-legislation-is-expanding-state-surveillance-in-the-united-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Religion, Conflict, Authoritarianism and the duopoly of shared power</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m completely in favour of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. George Carlin Religion, Power, and the Case for Separation The history of religion and political power reveals a recurring truth: wherever faith ... <a title="Religion, Conflict, Authoritarianism and the duopoly of shared power" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/religion-conflict-authoritarianism-and-the-duopoly-of-shared-power/" aria-label="Read more about Religion, Conflict, Authoritarianism and the duopoly of shared power">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Digital ID – The Clarion Cry for Liberty</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Across the political divide, there is one issue uniting people like few others: Digital ID. Not an ID card. Not a simple means of proving who you are when you need to. No, what this Government proposes is something far more insidious: an app on your phone, tracking, monitoring, and ultimately controlling how you access ... <a title="Digital ID – The Clarion Cry for Liberty" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/digital-id-the-clarion-cry-for-liberty/" aria-label="Read more about Digital ID – The Clarion Cry for Liberty">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Slavery by the Back Door</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 14:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Are We Truly Free in the Modern State? Abstract This essay explores the enduring legacy and modern transformations of slavery, challenging the assumption that its abolition marked its end. It traces the institution from its ancient roots through the transatlantic and Arab slave trades, and into its contemporary forms, such as forced labour, human trafficking, ... <a title="Slavery by the Back Door" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/slavery-by-the-back-door/" aria-label="Read more about Slavery by the Back Door">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Legal Labyrinth &#8211;  Why the UK Must Consolidate Its Fractured Laws</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The legal system of the United Kingdom, though renowned for its longevity and adaptability, is in a state of accumulated disorder. From criminal offences to employment disputes and tax compliance, the legislative landscape is riddled with archaic statutes, overlapping regulations, and complex webs of legal references that make understanding one’s rights and obligations prohibitively difficult ... <a title="Legal Labyrinth &#8211;  Why the UK Must Consolidate Its Fractured Laws" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/legal-labyrinth-why-the-uk-must-consolidate-its-fractured-laws/" aria-label="Read more about Legal Labyrinth &#8211;  Why the UK Must Consolidate Its Fractured Laws">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Voting in the British Isles.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 10:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Voting In Britain. Our electoral policies must be driven by national loyalty, sovereignty, and democratic fairness. Only British citizens should vote in British elections, as citizenship is the true and meaningful demonstration of loyalty and commitment to our nation&#8217;s future. This is neither discriminatory nor exclusionary—it is simply a recognition that those who wish to ... <a title="Voting in the British Isles." class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/voting-in-the-british-isles/" aria-label="Read more about Voting in the British Isles.">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Code of Conduct is established to ensure that political discourse within our group is respectful, principled, and legally compliant. We uphold the right to robust debate, scrutiny of political actions, and freedom of expression,  but never at the expense of personal dignity, safety, or lawful conduct. We cannot have sensible and constructive debate if ... <a title="Code of Conduct for Political Discussions" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/code-fo-conduct-for-political-discussions/" aria-label="Read more about Code of Conduct for Political Discussions">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Square Pegs and Hollow Promises</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 11:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maladjusted Minds in a Modern Society of Inclusion by Design We live in an age that proclaims its commitment to inclusion, mental health, diversity, and empathy. Governments, corporations, and media alike trumpet the virtues of compassion, understanding, and support for all. Yet, despite this increasingly ubiquitous rhetoric, there exists a vast undercurrent of exclusion, alienation, ... <a title="Square Pegs and Hollow Promises" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/square-pegs-and-hollow-promises/" aria-label="Read more about Square Pegs and Hollow Promises">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A review of Reform UK’s Local Successes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Symptom of National Disillusionment, NOT a Blueprint for Power The recent local election gains made by Reform UK across various councils in the United Kingdom represent a striking, if somewhat inevitable, consequence of long-standing public disillusionment with the major parties. As the political centre of gravity has gradually eroded, and trust in both Labour ... <a title="A review of Reform UK’s Local Successes" class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/a-review-of-reform-uks-local-successes/" aria-label="Read more about A review of Reform UK’s Local Successes">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Policy Position Paper: Reform of our Political Oversight and abolition of the Electoral Commission.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Abolition of the Electoral Commission. Why the Existing Electoral Commission Must Be Abolished The existing Electoral Commission, established in 2000, has consistently proven itself unfit for the critical role of safeguarding democratic integrity in the British Isles. Despite its statutory mandate, it has demonstrated the following systemic and structural failures: Lack of Genuine Independence: The ... <a title="Policy Position Paper: Reform of our Political Oversight and abolition of the Electoral Commission." class="read-more" href="https://www.britishdemocracy.co.uk/policy-position-paper-reform-of-our-political-oversight-and-abolition-of-the-electoral-commission/" aria-label="Read more about Policy Position Paper: Reform of our Political Oversight and abolition of the Electoral Commission.">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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