Another exceptionally well written piece, Gawain, and some really focussed points.
The narrative behind the facts you illustrate is beyond disturbing; that the Establishment of my country should behave in as hypocritical, egregious and virtually criminal behaviour as you describe is outrageous.
Is almost literally incredible.
Is beyond the best works of Goebbels.
What to do?
I believe the intent is clear, overall it is to destroy Reform and Nigel Farage - all else is the UniParty - so our response must simply be not to be cowed, not to believe a word of it, and to do our damnedest to expose them and to hold them to account.
The Suffolk case stinks……but the Widdecombe investigation stink is greater.
Growing up in the 1970s-80s, I seem to recall that any time a politician spoke about crime it was to ask the public to remain calm and help the police.
My mind may be playing tricks on me, but I do not recall this ‘narrative management’……
……..and I certainly do not recall the press so ready to fall into line.
Great article Gawain, it proves beyond doubt that we have a 2 tier system. If you are part of the Liberal Establishment/WEF you are innocent until proven guilty. If you aren't part of the team WEF you are guilty till proven innocent. The Suffolk event sounds like a classic diversion tactic.
Really useful to see the timeline which reveals the stinking hypocrisy at work here. The nudge unit is another unelected body which should be consigned to the dustbin of history
A very helpful sequence of events analysis / comparison. You’ve missed your vocation… this factual balanced analysis is exactly what we expect from lawyers and others involved in criminal investigations.
The presumption of innocence is a moveable feast, it seems.
Like you, I have no time for the Tate brothers, but they are, at this moment in time, innocent, as is the subject held for Ann Widdicombe's death, as unpalatable as that may be for some.
I'll also make two further legal comparisons. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA) received Royal Assent on 31 July 1974 and came into force on 1 July 1975.
George Cotterall has been vilified by the left and the media for being a criminal associate of Nigel Farage. He was convicted in America for wire fraud in 2017 and sentenced to 8 months, released immediately for time already served.
Under the terms of the ROA his conviction is entirely likely to be considered spent. He has conducted his life since, impeccably. Yes, convictions in the US do count.
The same can be said of Louise Haigh who was convicted in England in 2013. Although, whilst I'm happy to see a reformed character become an MP, I'm not convinced she should be elevated to one of the highest offices of state in the country, but only because her 'dog whistle' comment publically confirms her bad judgement. But ultimately, that's Burnham's decision, and he will face the consequences.
A few years ago I lost a primary school friend in a tragic motorcycle crash. He was one of my very best mates as we grew into adulthood, but I only met him once for lunch in 30 years. His death hit me hard. I can't imagine how distressing Ann's death must have been for you, Nigel and everyone else at Reform who knew her well.
The journalist Alison Pearson expressed her feeling well when she said, "We should all be a little more Ann."
You have done a great public service with this piece.
I read it and could hardly believe what I was reading. This is GB 2026 ????
Giving it some thought I conclude that our system now is most definitely corrupt. Completely corrupt. Corrupt as a system.
And all to save the status quo which is that minorities must be protected, shielded and kept safe from any negativity.
The suffolk tragicomedy proves it.
It's as if the governing class must not only erect legalities to protect the minorities (read Muslims as all the other minorities dont demand special treatment - anti hate speech, anti blasphemy laws etc) but the system must now generate counterblows to even up the score on their behalf.
Gawain, I sincerely hope that you and other senior colleagues, (including Nigel) have completed your own risk assessments and are taking the situation seriously.
Your output is the diametric opposite to what the UniParty & Establishment want us to read and understand.
Please be careful, we need you and the country needs you - we don’t want to read about you being found under a tree with a penknife and some aspirin . . .
I had been following the event in Barham for some time. It is a rural village of 1,500 people. To enter the venue all of those 10,000 visitors would have had to go through the village. From what I could gather, there was a lot of concern from local people about the SIZE of the event, rather than who the visitors were or what they were doing.
Excellent work, again. I find myself horrified that we have now in British people, officials, civilservants, police, politicians, journalists, activists of every kind, a rush to end honesty, truth, law, free speech, equal before the law, clarity, honour, integrity. They love the idea of quashing the unacceptable narrative with claims of misinformatin, malinformation, disinformation and go to endless lengths like Wormtongue to twist and obscure the facts and whisper it in every media outlet going - how did this disease take hold in this country?
Another exceptionally well written piece, Gawain, and some really focussed points.
The narrative behind the facts you illustrate is beyond disturbing; that the Establishment of my country should behave in as hypocritical, egregious and virtually criminal behaviour as you describe is outrageous.
Is almost literally incredible.
Is beyond the best works of Goebbels.
What to do?
I believe the intent is clear, overall it is to destroy Reform and Nigel Farage - all else is the UniParty - so our response must simply be not to be cowed, not to believe a word of it, and to do our damnedest to expose them and to hold them to account.
As you do so well.
Oh - and we must vote Reform UK
The Suffolk 'case' (can we even call it that?) is another example of the demand for 'far right terrorism' being vastly greater than the supply.
The Far Right, an organisation that is as invisible as it is ubiquitous.
Good work.
The Suffolk case stinks……but the Widdecombe investigation stink is greater.
Growing up in the 1970s-80s, I seem to recall that any time a politician spoke about crime it was to ask the public to remain calm and help the police.
My mind may be playing tricks on me, but I do not recall this ‘narrative management’……
……..and I certainly do not recall the press so ready to fall into line.
This is a very coherent view on the issues we face - not surprising given the author. It is refreshing to see it in black and white with such clarity.
Great article Gawain, it proves beyond doubt that we have a 2 tier system. If you are part of the Liberal Establishment/WEF you are innocent until proven guilty. If you aren't part of the team WEF you are guilty till proven innocent. The Suffolk event sounds like a classic diversion tactic.
Accurate summation, GT.
Channelling/Directing the narrative would appear to be a principal priority of TPTB.
Its almost as if there were a common purpose...
Superb piece.
Really useful to see the timeline which reveals the stinking hypocrisy at work here. The nudge unit is another unelected body which should be consigned to the dustbin of history
A very helpful sequence of events analysis / comparison. You’ve missed your vocation… this factual balanced analysis is exactly what we expect from lawyers and others involved in criminal investigations.
An excellent summary with a razor sharp analysis. Top drawer journalism, or whatever you care to call it.
No real journalism involved. All I did was to put together what was already out there
The presumption of innocence is a moveable feast, it seems.
Like you, I have no time for the Tate brothers, but they are, at this moment in time, innocent, as is the subject held for Ann Widdicombe's death, as unpalatable as that may be for some.
I'll also make two further legal comparisons. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA) received Royal Assent on 31 July 1974 and came into force on 1 July 1975.
George Cotterall has been vilified by the left and the media for being a criminal associate of Nigel Farage. He was convicted in America for wire fraud in 2017 and sentenced to 8 months, released immediately for time already served.
Under the terms of the ROA his conviction is entirely likely to be considered spent. He has conducted his life since, impeccably. Yes, convictions in the US do count.
The same can be said of Louise Haigh who was convicted in England in 2013. Although, whilst I'm happy to see a reformed character become an MP, I'm not convinced she should be elevated to one of the highest offices of state in the country, but only because her 'dog whistle' comment publically confirms her bad judgement. But ultimately, that's Burnham's decision, and he will face the consequences.
A few years ago I lost a primary school friend in a tragic motorcycle crash. He was one of my very best mates as we grew into adulthood, but I only met him once for lunch in 30 years. His death hit me hard. I can't imagine how distressing Ann's death must have been for you, Nigel and everyone else at Reform who knew her well.
The journalist Alison Pearson expressed her feeling well when she said, "We should all be a little more Ann."
Gawain.
You have done a great public service with this piece.
I read it and could hardly believe what I was reading. This is GB 2026 ????
Giving it some thought I conclude that our system now is most definitely corrupt. Completely corrupt. Corrupt as a system.
And all to save the status quo which is that minorities must be protected, shielded and kept safe from any negativity.
The suffolk tragicomedy proves it.
It's as if the governing class must not only erect legalities to protect the minorities (read Muslims as all the other minorities dont demand special treatment - anti hate speech, anti blasphemy laws etc) but the system must now generate counterblows to even up the score on their behalf.
Suffolk was clearly one such.
It beggars belief.
Further thoughts:
Gawain, I sincerely hope that you and other senior colleagues, (including Nigel) have completed your own risk assessments and are taking the situation seriously.
Your output is the diametric opposite to what the UniParty & Establishment want us to read and understand.
Please be careful, we need you and the country needs you - we don’t want to read about you being found under a tree with a penknife and some aspirin . . .
I’d hope it would be a bottle of Laphroig and a pearl handled revolver
Another Islay malt connoisseur!
Slàinte mhath!
I had been following the event in Barham for some time. It is a rural village of 1,500 people. To enter the venue all of those 10,000 visitors would have had to go through the village. From what I could gather, there was a lot of concern from local people about the SIZE of the event, rather than who the visitors were or what they were doing.
Excellent work, again. I find myself horrified that we have now in British people, officials, civilservants, police, politicians, journalists, activists of every kind, a rush to end honesty, truth, law, free speech, equal before the law, clarity, honour, integrity. They love the idea of quashing the unacceptable narrative with claims of misinformatin, malinformation, disinformation and go to endless lengths like Wormtongue to twist and obscure the facts and whisper it in every media outlet going - how did this disease take hold in this country?
“… is truthful information deemed harmful…”
Harmful to the probity of the Establishment, ie exposing their deceit and attempts to manipulate us.