ANDREA JENKYNS
Andrea examines the growing tempest of far-left extremism engulfing Britain and its institutions.

My GB News article examining the growing tempest of far-left extremism engulfing Britain and its institutions.

https://www.gbnews.com/opinion/far-left-rise-britain-under-siege-british-society

Here in Britain, a storm is brewing.

A tempest of ideas and ideologies threatening to erode the very foundations upon which our society stands. The far-left, emboldened by its fervent crusade, is seeking to undermine the traditional values and institutions that have long been the bedrock of our nation. With its woke agenda in tow, its activists paint our cultural heritage as nothing more than outdated relics of a bygone era, seeking to dismantle centuries of tradition with reckless abandon.

One of the most insidious weapons in the far-left’s arsenal is its embrace of divisive identity politics. Those who follow its ideology sow seeds of discord by pitting communities against each other based on immutable characteristics. They cynically exploit differences in race, gender, and sexuality to drive a wedge between us. This should not matter, people are people; why emphasise differences and amplify grievances? The far-left is creating an environment where resentment festers, fueling a sense of victimhood and entitlement. This tactic serves to distract from the real issues facing our society. It is a calculated ruse designed to divert our attention from pressing concerns, thwarting efforts towards what Britons are truly crying out for: common sense.

But perhaps even more alarming is the far-left’s blatant disregard for democratic principles and free speech. Its disciples seek to censor and deplatform any individual who dares to challenge them, effectively muzzling any dissenting voices. The recent treatment of Nigel Farage serves as a stark example of the far-left’s grip on power. The Coutts bank scandal, with left-wing critics deeming him “at best seen as xenophobic and pandering to racists”, is evidence of their ruthless tactics. Farage fell victim to their smear campaigns solely because he refused to adhere to their rhetoric. This assault on free speech creates an echo chamber where only one viewpoint is allowed to prevail, stifling free thought and a genuine exchange of ideas, undermining the very heart of democracy itself.

We have even seen our Cenotaph and statues of our greatest Prime Ministers, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, desecrated for the sake of the rent-a-mob. This egregious vandalism, driven by a mob mentality and devoid of any respect for historical significance or societal values, represents a troubling descent into chaos. It’s a slap in the face to the sacrifices made by those who came before us, who fought tirelessly for the freedoms we now take for granted. The desecration of these statues is not just an attack on historical figures but an affront to the values that define our nation.

Make no mistake, the threat posed by the far-left is real and imminent. There is no room for hesitation. It’s time to rally behind true conservatism and common sense politics. Let’s fiercely push back against this destructive agenda. Imagine the horror of a Labour government, dancing to the tune of the woke brigade’s radical ideologies. It would be nothing short of a catastrophe for our beloved nation. Its policies would tear at the very fabric of our society, leaving it weakened, vulnerable, and ripe for exploitation by the EU’s bottom feeders.

Now, more than ever, we must stand tall in the face of adversity. We must uphold the principles that have sustained us for centuries. Our traditions and institutions are under siege, threatened with extinction by the relentless march of woke ideology.

Our future hangs in the balance, and we cannot afford to falter. Let’s make our voices heard and ensure that our great nation remains strong, proud, and free from the clutches of radical extremism.