Trevor Noah, former host of The Daily Show, has compared radical Islamic terrorism in Israel to the American revolutionaries and the Boston Tea Party. Noah made his comments during a discussion with far-left writer Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Noah questioned the removal of historical “context” from discussions of terror attacks against Israelis. “If you remove America’s history… then it’s like, yeah, those people who fought against the British, they were terrorists,” Noah said.
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“I mean, you can call it, like, yeah, the Boston Tea Party. That’s terrorism. If you remove the context, everything has no context.”
While American surprise attacks on British forces and attacks against Americans loyal to Britain did take place during the American Revolution, the mass murder of non-combatant civilians, including children, was incredibly rare.
Trevor Noah has espoused extreme-left talking points for years, including in 2016, when he championed women with the Zika virus aborting their babies infected with microcephaly. The South African immigrant bizarrely compared abortions to black people telling white people they could not wear sunscreen.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United Kingdom’s Labour government has unveiled plans to overhaul the country’s asylum laws, supposedly to make it more difficult to seek asylum and attain permanent residence in Britain.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Labour Party, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, and asylum seekers.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Unveiled by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in Parliament this weekend.
💬KEY QUOTE: “These reforms will block endless appeals, stop last-minute claims and scale up removals of those with no right to be here.” — Keir Starmer
🎯IMPACT: While parts of Labour’s far-left political base are already working to stop Starmer’s proposed reforms, skeptics suggest that the creation of new “safe and legal” routes for migrants to claim asylum could see the number of migrants overall remain the same or even rise, even if arrivals by sea and other clandestine means decrease.
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The United Kingdom’s Labour government has unveiled plans to overhaul the country’s asylum laws, ostensibly to make it more difficult to seek asylum and attain permanent residence in Britain. The changes were unveiled by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in Parliament this weekend, with Starmer stating: “These reforms will block endless appeals, stop last-minute claims and scale up removals of those with no right to be here.”
Labour’s leadership is billing the changes as the most comprehensive and sweeping in the history of modern Britain. Asylum seekers, under the new policies, will face a quadrupled length of time before they can receive permanent settlement in the United Kingdom. Additionally, refugee status will now only be temporary.
According to Starmer and Mahmood, the current system allows so-called refugees to abuse Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to essentially delay indefinitely their removal from the United Kingdom. The Labour government is seeking to enact new laws that clarify the meaning of a “family connection” which will legally limit the term to only a direct family member, such as a parent or child. In addition, the United Kingdom is seeking a multi-country review of Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights’ definition of torture, arguing it is too expansive and is being used to claim asylum status where it truly isn’t applicable.
While parts of Labour’s far-left political base are already working to stop Starmer’s proposed reforms, skeptics note that they include the creation of new “safe and legal” routes for asylum seekers, and could result in the number of migrants overall remaining the same or even rising, even if the number of illegal boat migrants falls.
Election pollsconsistentlyshow Brexit-leader Nigel Farage‘s Reform Party outpacing Labour for a majority in Parliament, putting Farage himself on pace to be the United Kingdom’s next prime minister.
Notably, Farage’s popularity has soared in most part because of his outspoken stance on immigration and the need for drastic changes to the United Kingdom’s asylum laws. The data also backs Farage, with immigration and asylum reform consistently being the top issues for Britons.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former British Ambassador to the United States Lord Peter Mandelson was photographed urinating against a wall in Notting Hill, London, after an evening at former Chancellor George Osborne’s home.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lord Mandelson, George Osborne, and property owner James Reed.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Notting Hill, central London.
💬KEY QUOTE: “There is no disguising my embarrassment.” – Lord Mandelson
🎯IMPACT: The incident adds to the controversies surrounding Lord Mandelson, who was ousted from his ambassadorship following revelations concerning his friendship with deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Lord Peter Mandelson, the recently-ousted British Ambassador to the United States, was photographed urinating on a wall in Notting Hill, London, after leaving the home of former Chancellor of the Exchequer (Treasury Secretary) George Osborne on Wednesday evening. The wall reportedly belongs to James Reed, of Reed Recruitment, who expressed surprise that a neighbor did not offer Lord Mandelson a restroom. “It doesn’t seem very diplomatic,” Reed quipped.
An anonymous witness criticized Mandelson’s behavior, describing the Labour Party grandee’s behavior as “revolting” and more suitable for the crime-ridden Notting Hill Carnival.
Lord Mandelson apologized for the incident, citing a lengthy wait for a taxi as the reason for his actions. “I was stood up by two Uber drivers and kept waiting in the street for half an hour, and was bursting,” he claimed.
Lord Mandelson, a former European Commissioner and member of the Tony Blair and Gordon Brown Cabinets, has long been dogged by scandals and faced renewed scrutiny ahead of his ouster over his longstanding friendship with deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, which he maintained long after his initial conviction for soliciting minors.
This has resulted in the loss of several honorary titles, in addition to his ambassadorship, including his removal from the list of honorary fellows at St Catherine’s College, Oxford.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Gunmen abducted 25 girls from a boarding school in Kebbi State, Nigeria, after killing the deputy head teacher and injuring a security guard.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The attackers, local police, military personnel, and vigilantes conducting search and rescue operations.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred at 4:00 AM on November 17, 2025, at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Danko Wasagu, Kebbi State.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Police tactical units, military personnel, and vigilantes have been deployed for search and rescue operations of the kidnapped students.” – Nigerian Police Force
🎯IMPACT: The abduction highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, where jihadist groups frequently target schools.
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At approximately 4:00 AM on November 17, 2025, armed gunmen attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Danko Wasagu, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The assailants, carrying rifles, killed Vice Principal Hassan Yakubu Makuku and injured a security guard, identified locally as Ali, before abducting 25 girls.
The attackers fled towards Zamfara State, according to a teacher who spoke on condition of anonymity. Residents reported that the bandits infiltrated the area through Zamfara forests, bypassing two military checkpoints near the school. “One of the checkpoints is in Damarke… it is about seven kilometers from the school,” a local resident said.
The Nigerian Police Force confirmed the incident, stating: “Police tactical units deployed in the school engaged them in a gun duel. Unfortunately, the suspected bandits had already scaled through the fence of the school and abducted twenty-five students from their hostel to an unknown destination.” Authorities have since deployed additional police units, military personnel, and vigilantes to search for the abducted students and apprehend the perpetrators.
This incident recalls the infamous 2014 Chibok abductions, where Boko Haram militants kidnapped 276 schoolgirls, sparking global outrage. While some of the Chibok girls have been rescued or escaped, others remain missing. The latest attack underscores the persistent threat of mass abductions in northwest Nigeria, where armed, often jihadist groups frequently target schools and colleges for ransom.
Despite government pledges to improve security, such kidnappings for ransom remain a pressing issue in Nigeria. The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello M. Sani, reassured the public of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant while supporting police operations.
The National Pulse previously reported that President Donald J. Trump announced the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on October 31, 2025, citing severe violations of religious freedom and the persecution of Christians by radical Islamist terrorists. Despite the designation, the Muslim-led Nigerian government has denied allegations of a Christian genocide, while expressing a willingness to cooperate with the United States on counterterrorism efforts against Islamist militias.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) criticized President Donald J. Trump for calling her a “traitor” during a CNN interview.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, President Trump, and CNN’s Dana Bash.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The interview aired on Sunday during CNN’s State of the Union.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The most hurtful thing he said, which is absolutely untrue, is he called me a traitor.” – Marjorie Taylor Greene
🎯IMPACT: Greene’s remarks highlight growing tensions between her and the President.
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On Sunday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) complained about President Donald J. Trump in a CNN appearance, sharing her upset about his “painful” comments about her. Speaking with Dana Bash on CNN’s State of the Union, she said, “The most hurtful thing he said, which is absolutely untrue, is he called me a traitor,” alleging that this might “radicalize people against me and put my life in danger.”
Greene claimed that Trump’s criticism of her could be linked to her stance on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Responding to probing from Bash about whether she suspected Trump was attempting to conceal something, Greene said, “I have no idea what’s in the files… but the questions everyone is asking, is why fight this so hard?”
Bash pressed Greene on whether her statements were driven by individual resentments, citing reports that Trump had advised against her pursuing a Senate or gubernatorial bid in Georgia. Greene claimed, “Actually, I never had a conversation at all with the President about running for Senate, or running for Georgia [governor]… I very much wanna do the job that I’m in.” She went on to attack the Senate as a “very broken institution that serves the uniparty and doesn’t serve the American people and how they vote.”
Greene also claimed that Trump’s comments about her are endangering her life in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “President Trump’s unwarranted and vicious attacks against me were a dog whistle to dangerous radicals that could lead to serious attacks on me and my family.”
Responding to these accusations, Trump told reporters on Sunday, “I don’t think her life is in danger… frankly, I don’t think anybody cares about her.”
Notably, Trump released a statement on his Truth Social platform over the weekend urging House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, “because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax.” He added: “The Department of Justice has already turned over tens of thousands of pages to the Public on ‘Epstein,’ are looking at various Democrat operatives (Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, Larry Summers, etc.) and their relationship to Epstein, and the House Oversight Committee can have whatever they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE!”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Michelle Obama reiterated her lack of interest in running for President, citing the belief that the U.S. is not ready for a female leader.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Michelle Obama, Tracee Ellis Ross, and President Donald J. Trump.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: October 2025, Brooklyn Academy of Music.
💬KEY QUOTE: “That’s why I’m like, ‘Don’t even look at me about running, ‘cause you all are lying,’” – Michelle Obama.
🎯IMPACT: The comments reaffirm Michelle Obama’s disinterest in entering politics while simultaneously chastising American voters for their supposed misogyny.
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Michelle Obama has reiterated her rejection of any presidential bid, alleging that America remains “not ready for a woman” in the nation’s top job. During a discussion at the Brooklyn Academy of Music alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, she pointed to President Donald J. Trump’s crushing defeat of Kamala Harris in 2024 as a supposed telltale sign, rather than accepting that the former vice president’s loss was a rejection of Democratic politics. “Well, as we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” she said.
Mrs. Obama went on to say, “That’s why I’m like, ‘Don’t even look at me about running, ‘cause you all are lying.’ You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time.” She further chastised American voters by lecturing, “We got a lot of growing up to do, and there are still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it.”
The former first lady has consistently voiced her disdain for political office. Back in 2018, while speaking with Savannah Guthrie on the Today program, she unequivocally rejected embarking on her own political career: “Absolutely not. I’ve never wanted to be a politician. Nothing has changed in me. I want to serve… There are so many ways to make an impact. Politics is not my thing. It’s as simple as that.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A law enforcement officer was injured after a man allegedly drove a van toward officers, rammed their vehicles, and led them on a high-speed chase during an immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The suspect, a U.S. citizen with a prior criminal record, and federal agents conducting immigration raids.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Sunday afternoon near the University City area in Charlotte.
💬KEY QUOTE: “During the chase, he attempted to ram into law enforcement vehicles—posing a serious public safety threat.” – Department of Homeland Security
🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement during immigration operations and underscores the federal push to address public safety threats.
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On Sunday, a law enforcement officer was injured during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a group of officers were rammed in their vehicles by a suspect unconnected to the raid. The immigration raids, which have resulted in the arrests of at least 81 illegal immigrants, were part of a federal enforcement effort, according to Border Patrol officials.
The suspect, identified as a U.S. citizen, accelerated his van at officers conducting the operation near the University City area, according to a post on X (formerly Twitter) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). After fleeing the scene, the suspect initiated what the DHS described as a “dangerous high-speed chase through a densely populated area” before agents managed to box him in.
“During the chase, he attempted to ram into law enforcement vehicles—posing a serious public safety threat,” DHS said in a statement. “As agents were boxing him in—the driver proceeded to ram law enforcement vehicles in an attempt to escape.” One officer was injured in the incident, and a firearm was later discovered in the suspect’s van, officials confirmed.
The DHS noted that the perpetrator has “prior arrests for resisting law enforcement, public disturbance, and intoxication/disruptive conduct.” The encounter occurred during a major immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte over the weekend, where U.S. Border Patrol agents were seen making arrests across the city of more than 900,000 residents.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that the operation is part of a federal push to ensure “Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.” Similar immigration enforcement raids have recently been conducted in California, Illinois, Oregon, and New York.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INJURED DURING ENFORCEMENT OPERATION.
This afternoon in Charlotte near University City, a United States citizen weaponized his vehicle, driving a large van at law enforcement while they were conducting an operation. He immediately fled the scene, starting… pic.twitter.com/Iu2fm1p6Lh
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S.’s largest and most modern aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has entered the Caribbean Sea, joining a significant U.S. military build-up near Venezuela’s coastline.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Navy, Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and the U.S. State Department.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, navigating through the Anegada Passage.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Through unwavering commitment and the precise use of our forces, we stand ready to combat the transnational threats that seek to destabilize our region.” – Admiral Alvin Holsey
🎯IMPACT: The deployment increases pressure on Venezuela’s socialist dictatorship and enables potential U.S military action to remove strongman leader Nicolás Maduro.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, has entered the Caribbean Sea. The Ford‘s arrival was confirmed by the U.S. Navy on Sunday, though the largest warship ever built had entered the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR) late last week. This move comes as part of a broader military build-up near Venezuela’s coastline, which has included warships, personnel, and stealth aircraft.
Meanwhile, SOUTHCOM has confirmed that at least 21 drug boats have been targeted since early September, resulting in 83 deaths, as part of a campaign against narcotics trafficking. Admiral Alvin Holsey, commander of SOUTHCOM, stated, “Through unwavering commitment and the precise use of our forces, we stand ready to combat the transnational threats that seek to destabilize our region.” Holsey also emphasized the importance of the carrier strike group’s deployment in protecting the Western Hemisphere and U.S. national security.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, believed to be the primary target of the U.S. military buildup, has responded with a “massive deployment” of his own forces. Maduro, who is not recognized by many Western nations as the legitimate leader of Venezuela, is accused by the U.S. of leading the Cartel de los Soles, which the State Department designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) on Sunday. Maduro denies the allegations. A $50 million reward remains for information leading to his arrest.
President Donald J. Trump, when asked about potential U.S. action against Maduro, commented, “It allows us to do that, but we haven’t said we’re going to do that.” Trump also hinted at possible discussions with Maduro, stating, “The government in Caracas would like to talk.”
Over the weekend, Maduro made an increasingly rare public appearance before a small crowd of supporters. During the regime event, Maduro bizarrely appeared to sing John Lennon’s Imagine, before he called for peace in the region.
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro breaks into singing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ as he talks about US tensions. pic.twitter.com/R270tpM5AF
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump urged House Republicans to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, emphasizing there is “nothing to hide.”
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, House Republicans, and various Democrat leaders and donors such as former President Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, and Larry Summers.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The statement was made in a Truth Social post on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: Trump’s call aims to refocus Republican efforts on economic issues and away from distractions like the Epstein case.
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In a Sunday post on Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump called on House Republicans to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, asserting that there is “nothing to hide.” He described the Epstein case as it relates to his administration as a “Democrat Hoax” designed to distract from Republican successes.
“As I said on Friday night aboard Air Force One to the Fake News Media, House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown,'” President Trump wrote. He added: “The Department of Justice has already turned over tens of thousands of pages to the Public on ‘Epstein,’ are looking at various Democrat operatives (Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, Larry Summers, etc.) and their relationship to Epstein, and the House Oversight Committee can have whatever they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE!”
The America First leader urged Republicans to focus on economic issues, such as affordability, inflation reduction, and tax cuts, which he claims are areas where Republicans are achieving significant victories. Trump also warned against Republican members being “used” and falling into what he called the Epstein “TRAP,” which he believes is more of a curse on the Democrats than on Republicans.
“Nobody cared about Jeffrey Epstein when he was alive and, if the Democrats had anything, they would have released it before our Landslide Election Victory,” Trump wrote. On Friday, President Trump suggested a DOJ investigation into Clinton, Hoffman, and Summers is imminent, telling Attorney Pam Bondi that she should begin preparations.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Flight traffic has returned to normal following the end of the government shutdown, according to U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, air traffic controllers, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford, and President Donald J. Trump.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The FAA lifted its emergency order at 6 AM ET on Monday, with normal operations resuming nationwide.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Air traffic controllers who didn’t miss a single day during the shutdown deserve a bonus! We are working on it RIGHT NOW!” – Sean Duffy
🎯IMPACT: The return to normal operations comes ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, a critical travel period for millions of Americans.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has stated that “flight traffic is back to normal as controllers return to towers” during the first Monday morning after the government shutdown concluded. Airports had cautioned that it might require several days to fully restore operations, following the cancellation or delay of thousands of flights by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over safety issues stemming from inadequate staffing. With Thanksgiving—a peak travel period—set for November 27, getting back on track is essential for countless Americans.
Throughout the shutdown, numerous air traffic controllers remained at home without pay, although others kept working. President Donald J. Trump commented on the matter, noting that those controllers who stayed on the job would qualify for a $10,000 bonus. Secretary Duffy echoed this in an X post, declaring, “Air traffic controllers who didn’t miss a single day during the shutdown deserve a bonus! We are working on it RIGHT NOW!”
The FAA formally ended its emergency flight-reduction directive at 6 AM ET on Monday. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford remarked, “The decision to rescind the order reflects the steady decline in staffing concerns across the NAS and allows us to return to normal operations.” He also thanked FAA personnel, saying, “I am grateful for the hard work of the FAA safety and operations teams and for their focus on the safety of the traveling public.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A global Ipsos poll revealed that Britons are among the most dissatisfied with the progress of the past 50 years, with many believing life was happier and safer decades ago.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ipsos pollsters and respondents from the United Kingdom and other nations worldwide.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The poll was conducted recently and included participants from various countries, with a focus on the United Kingdom.
💬KEY QUOTE: “These results reflect a widespread dissatisfaction with the current direction of our country … when we ask people to compare present times with the past, they perceive a nation that was happier and more secure.” – Ipsos UK Managing Director Trinh Tu.
🎯IMPACT: The findings highlight a growing sense of unease and dissatisfaction among Britons, with implications for societal cohesion.
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A new international survey by Ipsos indicates that Britons are among the most dissatisfied populations when comparing life today with life 50 years ago. The research asked adults in 30 countries whether their nation was happier and safer in 1975 or in 2025.
In the United Kingdom, 63 percent of respondents said the country was happier in 1975, while only 12 percent believe life is better in 2025. The figure places Britain well above the global average for dissatisfaction, as 55 percent of respondents overall said their nations were happier half a century ago. France recorded the highest level of unhappiness, with about 70 percent of respondents saying life was better in the 1970s.
Feelings about safety followed a similar pattern. Sixty percent of Britons said the country was safer in 1975, compared with 17 percent who said it is safer today. On the question of global conflict, 44 percent of British respondents said the world was less at risk of war in 1975, while only 16 percent said the world is safer now.
Notably, Ipsos reported that most British respondents expressing these views were not alive in 1975, suggesting the sentiment reflects broad public unease rather than direct personal memory. Commenting on the findings, Ipsos UK Managing Director Trinh Tu said: “These results reflect a widespread dissatisfaction with the current direction of our country … when we ask people to compare present times with the past, they perceive a nation that was happier and more secure.”
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage reacted by saying: “The centre is moving very rapidly … all of this indicates the public have just had enough.”
The poll comes at a time when wider public anxieties about crime, migration, and social change continue to dominate national debate. Several recent reports have raised concerns about migrant-related crime. Certain migrant nationalities show much higher incarceration rates than average. A recent whistleblower even warned that some migrants with serious criminal histories, like sex offenses, have been granted asylum by the British government despite their dangerous past.
Hundreds of migrants living in taxpayer-funded hotels have been charged with serious offences, and migrants are as much as 70 percent more likely to be arrested for sex crimes compared to native Britons.
Notably, these findings follow a viral moment ahead of Remembrance Sunday, when 100-year-old Second World War veteran Alec Penstone lamented on national television that his slain comrades’ sacrifice was not worth it for “the country of today.”
The Greatest Generation no longer believe their sacrifice was worth it. That’s on you and your equally feckless predecessors. pic.twitter.com/ifWEp6ecnh
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