Liz Lucy Robillard

 Why Reform Will Fail If It Clings to Non-Libertarian Values and Zia Yusuf’s Influence Reform UK was built on the back of British disillusionment—with bureaucracy, with EU overreach, and with a political class that seems more obsessed with appearances than results. But in its attempt to expand appeal, Reform risks becoming yet another confused, culturally incoherent party.  The root of this danger lies in its departure from classical libertarian values—and most visibly, in its entanglement with Zia Yusuf. This piece outlines why non-libertarian, technocratic motives are fundamentally at odds with the interests of the British public, and how Yusuf’s continued influence risks destroying Reform UK from within. I. Libertarianism: The Core Reform Promise Reform’s appeal always stemmed from something simple: freedom from overreach. Freedom from: • Surveillance • Excessive taxation • Bureaucratic red tape • Cultural censorship • Medical and psychological coercion These are classic li...

 Carrie Johnson (née Symonds), wife of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been actively involved in animal welfare, environmental causes which is certainly very impressive and commendable- she has also been socially active- her motivation must be partly due to her father- founder of The Independent newspaper- and a tad at least from grandad-Labour MEP John Beavan.  She has also been credited (or blamed) with influencing the political direction of her husband’s policies—particularly pushing for more progressive stances on the environment and LGBTQ+ rights, can't be bad. In media circles, she’s occasionally framed as a behind-the-scenes force for “political correctness” though- especially in the Tory party, with some critics accusing her of softening or sanitising Boris's previously brash libertarian tone. Which is a deep shame for British (and other countries) libertarians.  From a classical libertarian viewpoint, which values individual freedom, minimal state int...

  Reform and the Conservatives aren't natural fighters — and that's exactly why they're needed now more than ever.  These parties tend to attract the sensible majority: people who value stability, accountability, and reasoned debate. They're not interested in theatrical outrage or ideological purity — and they shouldn’t have to be. But modern politics makes it difficult. Sensible voices are shouted down by a loud minority — often the same “scary, hairy, arrogant lefties” who believe they've got a monopoly on compassion and knowledge. In reality, their policies are frequently built on emotionalism and outdated utopian ideals. Tories and Reformers, often better read and more pragmatic, can see where this leads — and want none of it. Without strong economic policy, there's no way to fund the public services many leftists claim to care about. As Milton Friedman warned, you can’t have government programs without first producing the wealth to fund them. Let’s stop pre...