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The narrative suggests that recent political crises, such as the legal battles over Brexit and the conduct of prime ministers, are symptoms of this deeper constitutional breakdown. The diminishing sovereignty of Parliament and the rise of judicial activism threaten the foundational democratic principle that rulers are answerable to the people.

The Failure of Mainstream Politics and the Rise of Populism

The speaker laments the failure of political parties—particularly the Conservatives and Labour—to preserve Britain’s legal and constitutional integrity since 1997. Both have, in their way, contributed to the decline by failing to resist the encroachment of the European Court and international law.