Chris Dickenson
@cpdickenson.bsky.social
Ancient historian/archaeologist. British. Live in the Netherlands. Hobbies: reading (obviously!), writing fiction, music (pop/Classical), painting miniatures. Tentatively getting back into blogging: https://thefourthsophistic.wordpress.com
They’ve also played a big part in causing the frustration. The country’s shifted further and further right—especially after Brexit—and things have got worse and worse. It’s not rocket science to see a change of
direction is needed but rightwing populism thrives on the misery it creates itself.
direction is needed but rightwing populism thrives on the misery it creates itself.
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
They’ve also played a big part in causing the frustration. The country’s shifted further and further right—especially after Brexit—and things have got worse and worse. It’s not rocket science to see a change of
direction is needed but rightwing populism thrives on the misery it creates itself.
direction is needed but rightwing populism thrives on the misery it creates itself.
Though it doesn’t much matter if their populist rightwing project has morphed into a new shape and returned to the House of Commons with a massive majority
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Though it doesn’t much matter if their populist rightwing project has morphed into a new shape and returned to the House of Commons with a massive majority
I’m not sure he believes any of it. But his fans are certainly detached from reality
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I’m not sure he believes any of it. But his fans are certainly detached from reality
It’s bad enough being 2000 km away from it and seeing Trump trying to help Putin. It really must be beyond awful for Ukraine.
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It’s bad enough being 2000 km away from it and seeing Trump trying to help Putin. It really must be beyond awful for Ukraine.