OMG – the hype is already starting and we have not got a date yet. I would not be surprised if some suckers will start queuing soon – camping outside Westminster Abbey?
This is all because the Tory Press no longer have a credible government to support. Their focus groups will have shown that there is little or no support for most of Truss’ Policies. I am sure they will do their best to brainwash the public into supporting the growth of fascism, but it will need more. So the Coronation will give them an opportunity to relive “the glories of the British Empire”, to ignore our crumbling economy and public services. They know flag waving and ‘nationalism’ is a way to sell newspapers and win votes.
The employment sector has largely been fragmented and de-unionised, “zero hours” contracts abound. Labour has lost its mojo. LibDems are still largely not trusted after the “coalition debacle” and ‘student loans’. The Greens have not mobilised or got their act together. Whether there will be an electoral pact we will wait and see.
Sterling seems set to fall against the $ and maybe the Euro. Exporters should benefit, but transport costs and red tape seem to be inhibiting. There is no ‘quick fix’ for the energy crisis. Even if the war in Ukraine ceases soon (unlikely) there is likely to be a considerable time lag in restoring fossil fuel supplies – especially given the growing momentum in some countries to increase green energy. Food prices will continue to rise as we only produce 50% of our food.
The break up of the Union. It kind of seems inevitable. The dominance of England (and indeed London and S-E) politically and economically is being exercised with increasing arrogance. Personally I am against the break up for the same reason as being anti-Brexit. But have total sympathy for the Scots! But then the House of Representatives in the USA shows just how democracy can be sidelined – when the US Constitution was first formulated I guess States were of similar population/size/economy? Greater federalism would seem to be an answer? But as with everything there are no easy answers and it is not, or should not be, a independence/union issue? Just the same as the Royalist/Republican issue.
Scots, Welsh and Irish see themselves as separate nations . I guess the N.Irish do too – but a bit like Crimea? All with very different histories – Wales Conquered, Northern Ireland acquired by settlement, Scotland (much more difficult – was it bad investment decisions, marriage?).
On this polarisation of opinions issue – I believe we will see this increase. Low life TV presenters will continue to spin hatred and discourse whilst purporting to promote friendship and unity. Farage is a classic example of saying what people want to hear, whilst avoiding facts. Trou du cul or tas de merde!
Meanwhile – the climate crisis expands and engulfs. Of course people will be more worried about their energy bills this winter – but when drought or flood entraps them it will be so much more serious.
