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Not yet worried about tyranny in Britain? This is why you should be | Owen Jones

Owen Jones warns Britain is closer to tyranny than many realise due to a centralized state and Reform UK policies.
The piece argues Reform would replace the House of Lords with a smaller, more democratic chamber, yet its definition remains unclear.
The author links anti-terror and anti-protest laws to potential restrictions on civil liberties under Reform.
Jones cites plans to abandon the European Court of Human Rights and repeal the Human Rights Act as a core risk.
A and other reforms would create a British ICE-like system and mass deportations under centralized control.
The article claims Reform would politicise the civil service and empower ministers to sack civil servants.
The piece argues that protests could be banned and activists targeted as part of a broader crackdown.
The author warns that a small, centralized state could threaten democratic norms across the west.
The Guardian columnist frames these proposals as a threat to parliamentary sovereignty and judicial independence.
The piece connects domestic policy shifts to potential political instability and resistance from the public.
The author concludes with a warning not to dismiss the threats, urging vigilance.

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