Margolyes on Britain’s Lost Heart | Canberra News

Miriam Margolyes, at 85, delivers a searing critique of modern Britain, calling its current state the worst she’s ever witnessed — a nation losing its soul, where free speech and local institutions vanish under a tide of fear and misinformation. Once a Conservative, she now rails as a leftist, tracing her political evolution from her parents’ conservatism to a fierce rejection of today’s divisive politics. She blames not immigrants but the wealthy elite who manipulate media and policy to fuel division, citing historical roots in figures like Enoch Powell. With haunting examples — from the Archbishop’s resignation to Jewish communities’ growing anxiety — she paints a portrait of a broken society. Yet, she ends with hope: urging listeners to laugh, learn, and unite against deceit, to rebuild a truly welcoming Britain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a995cf5d23138242