The events unfolding in Britain highlight a troubling trend across the West. Governments are placing ideological narratives and social justice causes over the concerns and safety of their citizens.

The United Kingdom is facing extensive civil unrest after an atrocious stabbing attack that claimed the lives of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class and seriously injured eight others earlier this month. The perpetrator, a second-generation British citizen born to immigrant Rwandan parents, has sparked nationwide anti-immigration protests as well as violent clashes with law enforcement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has completely disregarded the concerns of British citizens by choosing to ignore the root causes of the unrest — particularly the unprecedented levels of both illegal and legal immigration destabilizing British society. Instead, he has vowed to do “whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice,” focusing on the specific perpetrators rather than addressing the underlying issues.

It turns out, “these thugs” include not only violent rioters but also people who simplypost “inaccurate” or “offensive” memes on social media. Incredibly, even being a “curious observer” of a “far-right” protest could result in arrest without bail.