This Just Got A Whole Lot Worse (Russell Brand)

Footage of flags going up and protests outside hotels shows how migration has become the most divisive issue in Britain. The government’s response? An elite police squad tasked with monitoring social media for “anti-migrant” speech. Rather than protecting the public, these new powers look like another step toward controlling thought, criminalizing dissent, and tightening state authority. As division spreads across communities, the flag has become both a symbol of pride and a target for removal — raising deeper questions about democracy, free expression, and who really benefits from this growing unrest.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 31, 2025.]