The Divided Kingdom

In 2025, the United Kingdom feels more divided than I can ever remember. Everyone seems angry with each other. There’s a culture of blame everywhere you look — left versus right, Brexiters versus Remainers — and it’s becoming a pretty toxic environment.

I genuinely worry about where we’re heading as a nation.

As I write this, our attempts at an EU “reset” appear to have fallen flat. Realistically, why would the EU make it easy for the UK to access the single market? Why wouldn’t they want a “pay to play” agreement? The EU is putting its own interests first — and honestly, what’s wrong with that? Any government or bloc should prioritise its own people.

Meanwhile, there’s talk of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership being challenged in the near future. This feels typical of our current political culture — a bit like Premier League football clubs endlessly sacking managers, as though that alone will solve all their problems.

In my opinion (and that’s all it is — you’re free to disagree), we must start finding common ground based on shared values, mission, and purpose.

Name-calling and shouting across the divide won’t solve anything. It only makes things worse.

It’s not “far right” to say that immigration — both legal and illegal — appears to be out of control. It’s a valid concern.

It’s not “far left” to say that we should look after those in need, including asylum seekers. That doesn’t mean we should have open borders or ignore reality. It simply means compassion and practicality must coexist.

We need a reality check — a balanced, honest discussion about what’s achievable given the resources we have. The truth is, both sides have valid points. The extremists on either end of the spectrum make the most noise, but I genuinely believe they’re a minority.

Ultimately, I think this all boils down to one simple truth:
👉 People want things to change.

For me, I hold what I’d call traditional values. I’m married. I’m a dad. I want to raise my children in a country built on peace, tolerance, and opportunity.

I believe in personal responsibility — for myself and my family. I want to do work that feels purposeful, contribute to society, and pay my fair share of taxes (though I’d like to feel confident those taxes aren’t being wasted).

I believe we should help people in need whenever we can. But if someone is able to work, I believe they should.

I believe our British citizens — of all colours, faiths, and backgrounds — should be our priority. I don’t judge people by race, religion, or background, but by their behaviour and actions. I don’t wish harm on anyone.

I love this country. I’m proud to be British — my mum was Welsh, my dad is English — and I don’t see any of these beliefs as particularly “right-wing” or “left-wing”.

They’re just what I think are common-sense, balanced values.

People will always have different opinions, and that’s absolutely fine. But I truly hope that one day soon, we can rediscover a sense of unity — and remember that there’s far more that binds us together than divides us.

Until next time.