521. Reform, R*pe Gangs and the Rot of the UK | Matthew Goodwin

Matthew Goodwin, a former university professor, has become disillusioned after 20 years in academia which he characterizes as ideologically biased and not salvageable. He believes British universities have lost their way, prioritizing woke ideology and diversity over truth and scientific knowledge.

Matthew Goodwin, Disillusioned Professor After 20 Years in Ideological Academia

Goodwin describes himself as a recovering academic and has moved into public debate and political campaigning. He argues that due to the prevailing "ecosystem of higher education," attempts to reform "legacy universities" in the UK and North America will fail, as they are entrenched in bureaucracy and ideological motivations.

UK & North American Universities Prioritize Woke Ideology and DEI Over Truth and Science Knowledge

In the UK, Goodwin describes the university environment as highly politicized, pressured to align with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agendas such as mandatory diversity statements and the decolonization of reading lists. Goodwin describes witnessing higher education move away from the pursuit of truth and scientific knowledge, particularly in the social sciences.

Facing Harassment, Bullying, and Funding Issues, Goodwin Leaves Academia After Accepting Brexit Result

Goodwin's career shifted after he accepted the Brexit result publicly, leading him to experience harassment and intimidation from academic peers, removal from research councils, publication difficulties, and grant rejections. This aftermath influenced his decision to leave academia.

Radicalization and Politicization of Universities Threaten Free Speech and Push Out Dissenting Voices

Goodwin's disillusionment grew after observing how his colleagues who offered opinions against the dominant orthodoxy were harassed and intimidated. He campaigned for the Higher Education Free Speech Act in the UK to combat these issues. The politi ...

There's a growing concern about the decline of traditional political parties in the UK and the rise of the Reform Party as a contender for political power.

UK's Conservative & Labour Parties Alike, Embrace Progressive Agenda Out of Touch With Citizens

The Conservative Party Has Become a "Liberal Party," Backing Unpopular Policies Like Mass Immigration and Net-zero

Matthew Goodwin describes the Conservative Party as having abandoned its ideological roots and becoming more liberal, engaging in policies that alienate their voter base. The Conservatives have backed policy decisions such as a mass, uncontrolled immigration and the expensive net-zero plan, which exhibits a detachment from their electorate's concerns. Goodwin criticizes Boris Johnson for breaking his promises by increasing immigration, with eighty-six percent of all migration into Britain now from countries argued to be economically burdensome and culturally incompatible.

Peterson mentions the swift passage of the trillion-dollar net-zero plan through Westminster after only twenty minutes of debate, alluding to the Conservative Party's disconnect from the electorate. Both major parties are accused by Goodwin of imposing policies on the public without suffering the consequences, suggesting that they are out of touch with ordinary citizens. He foresees a backlash against mass immigration similar to the reaction against Brexit.

Goodwin questions whether entrusting the Conservative Party with power after their recent actions is sensible, comparing it to rehiring an architect who demolished your house to rebuild it.

Labour Fears Addressing "Rape Gang" Scandal Due To Political Correctness

Matthew Goodwin highlights issues with Labour's inability or unwillingness to address serious issues such as the "rape gang" scandal due to political correctness. Goodwin criticizes national political figures, especially prominent women, suggesting that they are dogmatic on issues such as migration, net zero, and crimes like the rape gangs, due to fears of being politically incorrect.

Reform Party, Led by Nigel Farage, Offers a Political Realignment Opportunity in the UK, As an Alternative to Failing Establishment Parties

Goodwin is actively collaborating with Nigel Farage and speaking across the country, trying to reshape British politics through the Reform Party. He defines the Reform Party as one prioritizing "popular sovereignty" and "national preference," focusing on British interests and restoring national identity and culture. This implies that power and authority legitimately belong to the people rather than a distant elite. In every aspect— housing, healthcare, economy, culture, and history— the interests of the people should be the priority.

The party's policy objectives include ending mass uncontrolled immigration, exiting the European Convention on Human Rights, reducing foreign aid, opposing the net-zero project robustly, and ensuring public services primarily serve British people. As per Goodwin, the Reform Party aims for a sweeping political ...

Matthew Goodwin and other discussants, including Jordan Peterson, delve into the "rape gang" crisis in the UK that involved systematic sexual exploitation of young working-class girls, which was largely ignored by British authorities for decades.

Systematic Sexual Exploitation of Young Working-Class Girls by Pakistani Muslim Gangs Ignored by British Establishment For Decades

Goodwin raises the issue of systematic abuse by "rape gangs" in the UK, suggesting that international attention to the victims of long-term abuse has been lacking. He mentions the scandal involved more than 50 UK towns with an estimate by an MP that up to a million children since the 1980s may have been exploited by these gangs. The affected victims were mainly young, white, working-class girls, often with troubled backgrounds, targeted by predominantly Pakistani Muslim gangs. The extensive negative repercussions included organized rape and sexual assault, trafficking across towns, and some instances of murder, with notable complicity from police and social services.

Peterson notes his introduction to the issue through Tommy Robinson, who highlighted the plight of girls in his community, including his cousin, at the hands of Pakistani Muslim rape gangs. Goodwin credits Robinson with bringing awareness to the exploitation around 2009-2010 and suggests that if the British state had taken the rumors seriously and investigated the rise of radical Islamism, Robinson might not have become a polarizing figure.

"Rape Gang" Crisis Dismissed As Propaganda Until Abuse Proven

The scandal was initially dismissed as propaganda or a far-right conspiracy, making it taboo within British political circles. Goodwin depicts Tommy Robinson as a voice for ignored issues and reflects on the failure of state policies, including multiculturalism, to address the rise of the "rape gang" crisis.

Hundreds of Girls Were Abused, Trafficked, and Murdered, With Police, Social Services, and Officials Complicit

Goodwin discusses the widespread impacts of the crisis, noting the significant number of towns affected and the severe abuse reported by many girls, which in some cases included murder. The conversation infers that this systemic issue stretched well beyond what was publicly acknowledged, emphasizing the need for more thorough investigation and awareness.

UK Establishment, Labour Avoiding "Rape Gang" Probe Over Racism Fears

Lack of Inquiry Into "Rape Gang" Crisis Seen As Systemic UK Failure

Goodwin scrutinizes the lack of a governmental inquiry into the "rape gang" c ...