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There is something below the surface

I have been involved in politics at many levels for some years. During that time, I have seen Governments of all political complexions, from Wilson, Callaghan, Blair and Brown, to MacMillan, Douglass-Home, Thatcher, and Major to name a few. In some, but not all, there have been the usual scandal's or unpopular measures, military interventions, economic programmes or other events which one or other elements of society have taken exception to and voiced their opposition in the press, media or even on the streets. We now have a Coalition Government of Conservative and Liberal Democrats, led by Conservative David Cameron as Prime Minister, presiding over the worst economic crisis to face this country since the 1930's. Leaving aside the “Who is to blame?” argument whether it be the last Labour Government, the Banking and Finance speculators or the Euro zone, we should be addressing a more fundamental question. There is something very wrong with Government generally and mainstream politics in particular, in this country today. It is not just that there is a consensus view that the Government is out of touch, or even that MP's are grumbling that their respective leaders need to get a grip or change direction, it is a growing divergence between the people and the Government. It is abundantly evident that more and more people are disillusioned with the current political choices, but with all mainstream parties rushing to occupy the “centre ground” the criticism that there is no difference between them has never been more undeniable. The vision of MP's actions, not only in voting themselves increases in pensions or other benefits, while increasing the “tax take” for the Treasury, but also in their subservience to the demands of industry and banks, has alienated public opinion to an extent that has not been witnessed in this country for generations. This, added to the already rapidly declining living standards of people up and down the country, will inevitably lead to hostility towards those who control the country. In foreign policy too, the all too apparent willingness to agree or at least acquiesce with Washington in its activities both in other countries and the UN Security Council, is to many people in Britain both demeaning and un acceptable. All this coupled with growing State intrusion into private lives, increased surveillance, growing bureaucracy, more restrictions on personal freedom and movement, must add to a growing resentment within society.
Yes there is much wrong with Government and mainstream politics today. There is also something simmering below the surface of society in Britain similar to that which we have seen in other European countries. Unless the indicators are recognised in The Commons and in Downing Street, and actions are taken, it will be here soon.
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