Respected Tory backbencher warns of Britain’s ‘drift towards becoming an authoritarian coercive state’, arguing we need a written constitution as protection of the people - against ‘something much darker’ lying behind virus legislation. https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/videos/653962481889571/?vh=e
As Sir Charles Walker emphasises, fundamental constitutional principles are at stake here. These go beyond party political differences and concern the very possibility of a free society.
How else defend against a potential incursion of biototalitarianism?
In this earlier speech, Walker lambasted the government for its abrogation of democratic process by effectively eliminating serious debate about measures affecting citizens' fundamental rights.
Lord Sumption, former Supreme Court judge: Fear has been 'skilfully and deliberately' used by government to ensure compliance.
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