# Mark Dolan: “Britain Is Going Off The Cliff”

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Podcast: [The Liz Truss Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-liz-truss-show-7617256)
Published: 2026-05-22T17:00:00+00:00
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Mark Dolan joins Liz Truss for a wide-ranging discussion on Britain’s political, economic and cultural decline. They discuss the legacy of Tony Blair, the growth of the British state, mass immigration, Covid lockdowns, Net Zero policies, welfare dependency, the power of the civil service, and whether Britain can reverse decades of decline. The conversation also explores: Why Britain’s institutions no longer function effectively The long-term impact of Blair-era constitutional reforms The rise of technocracy and “the blob” The economic consequences of mass migration and Net Zero Why Covid changed public trust in government Whether Reform UK and Nigel Farage can genuinely change the system The future of Britain’s economy and national identity Featuring discussion on: Nigel Farage • Boris Johnson • Keir Starmer • Donald Trump • Angela Merkel • Bank of England • World Economic Forum See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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