Woke-Bashing of the Week: The Spectator has a problem with Lewes, apparently even its trees are woke
The Spectator decided that the trees of Lewes are yet another front in the culture war.
The Spectator decided that the trees of Lewes are yet another front in the culture war.
“We thank GB news for highlighting our campaign and we appreciate that they are interested in improving the careers and livelihoods of musicians all-round the country.”
Quite why questioning the constitutional arrangements governing an estate whose profits go to the Treasury amounts to “wasting time” is left rather unclear.
Theresa May’s premiership may feel like a long time ago. And, after everything that came after her, it can even seem vaguely liberal by comparison. But to accuse her of being “woke”?
The coverage presents it as though Corbyn has been caught doing something hypocritical, hinting at well-worn cries of 'champagne socialism.'
Britain’s economic problems are not evenly distributed. And neither are the potential benefits of closer ties with Europe.