“A society becomes totalitarian when its structure becomes flagrantly artificial: that is, when its ruling class has lost its function but succeeds in clinging to power by force or fraud”- George Orwell, 1984
David Lammy’s Plan is a Constitutional Red Line The proposal reportedly under consideration by David Lammy — to remove the right to a jury trial for offences carrying sentences of under three years — strikes at the heart of the British justice system. It is not a minor procedural reform. It is not an efficiency … Read more
We have just added a new section to the the Constitution page, which is a live document we are continually working on in the backgrtound. This is to ensure we fullfil our pledge to the armed services and the other frontline services of these amazing Islands we all call home. The British Democratic Alliance recognises … Read more
“The masses never revolt of their own accord, and they never revolt merely because they are oppressed. Indeed, so long as they are not permitted to have standards of comparison, they never even become aware that they are oppressed.” – George Orwell, 1984 Slowly, Quietly, with each government measure framed as “reasonable” and “for your own … Read more
Justice After Judgment Reforming Britain’s Criminal Record System British Democratic Alliance Policy Statement “Vengeance and retribution are brothers of hatred that harms society” – Francis Bacon. The statement captures the metaphysical way of how vengeance and retribution, both born of hatred, corrode the fabric of society. They perpetuate cycles of punishment, harden divisions, and make … Read more
The research team have been beavering away, and produced another article for you to read. This is a cautionary tale of the slide, by Western Democracies toward authoritarian states – this is part 1 of a two part series. It is sobering reading and a call to arms (not literally) to stand up for Freedom, … Read more
The Chinese Spying Affair The collapse of the prosecution of Christopher Cash and Steve Berry, both accused of spying on behalf of China, is a damning indictment of the Government’s failure to maintain and correctly apply up-to-date national security laws. Government has one overriding duty: to ensure the safety and security of the British … Read more
It has been claimed by many that the song, Rule, Britannia! (Often written as Rule Briannia) is a song that celebrates slavery, encourages or condones colonialism and all the negativity that conjours, but is this true, is being negative about this song simply cultural vandalism? The lyrics, written in 1740 by James Thomson (for a … Read more
Today marks a milestone. The British Democratic Alliance Ltd is now officially incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 as a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16774652). This is more than a legal formality — it is the first step on the path to official registration with the Electoral … Read more
British Democratic Alliance – Policy Division Interim Policy Briefing (7 October 2025) The Convergence of Control: How Secondary Legislation Is Expanding State Surveillance in the United Kingdom Executive Summary This briefing examines the accelerating convergence of surveillance powers across multiple strands of UK legislation, including the Criminal Justice Bill (2024–25), the Online Safety Act 2023, … Read more
I’m completely in favour of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. George Carlin Religion, Power, and the Case for Separation The history of religion and political power reveals a recurring truth: wherever faith … Read more
A Masterclass in Contradiction The government has published its official response to the petition against the introduction of Digital IDs in the United Kingdom. Almost three million people signed that petition — an unmistakable signal that the public has deep concerns about this scheme. The response, however, is a polished piece of double-speak that attempts … Read more
Across the political divide, there is one issue uniting people like few others: Digital ID. Not an ID card. Not a simple means of proving who you are when you need to. No, what this Government proposes is something far more insidious: an app on your phone, tracking, monitoring, and ultimately controlling how you access … Read more
Are We Truly Free in the Modern State? Abstract This essay explores the enduring legacy and modern transformations of slavery, challenging the assumption that its abolition marked its end. It traces the institution from its ancient roots through the transatlantic and Arab slave trades, and into its contemporary forms, such as forced labour, human trafficking, … Read more
The legal system of the United Kingdom, though renowned for its longevity and adaptability, is in a state of accumulated disorder. From criminal offences to employment disputes and tax compliance, the legislative landscape is riddled with archaic statutes, overlapping regulations, and complex webs of legal references that make understanding one’s rights and obligations prohibitively difficult … Read more
There have been some commentators telling us that including the Island of Ireland in our icon is wrong because Ireland is not British – now politically that is, of course 100% correct, and rightly so, but we are using the term British Isles in a geographical sense, not political. However, to avoid confusion, to avoid … Read more