# Can We Still Save Britain? - Charlie Downes

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Podcast: [The Current Thing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-current-thing-6044590)
Published: 2026-04-06T18:40:03+00:00
Episode link: https://currentthingpod.podbean.com/e/can-we-still-save-britain-charlie-downes/
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On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by campaigns director and spokesman for Restore Britain, Charlie Downes. We discuss:-Whether you are less British if you’re not Christian-If the next election is the last chance to save the country-Why Matt Goodwin lost-The potential gulf between Rupert Lowe and Zoomers on economics-Why Reform is weak on social conservatism-The reason the Green Party is doing well-Why Restore aren’t standing in the local elections-How to win votes from disillusioned non-voters-Why we need to move beyond ‘left’ and ‘right’ in politics-Why he will never leave the countryAnd lots more! Watch/listen to the full episode here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/can-we-still-save-britain-charlieSubscribe here: www.nickdixon.net Support me with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixonNick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon Follow Nick on X: https://x.com/nickdixonFollow Charlie: https://x.com/cfdownes_ Restore Britain: https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/join_us Follow Restore: https://x.com/RestoreBritain_

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