Our political class are a bunch of liars. That is why the country is falling apart

James Schneider sums up what the vast majority now think about those who hold power in the UK. Instead of telling us the truth and inviting us to be part of the solution, they lie and blame everyone but themselves.

Don't blame the public for the lack of trust in politics: blame the political-media class.

They cannot see why they are hated. They fail and fail and fail. They lie and lie and lie.

We need an overhaul of our democratic system, not elites wanging on about the Nolan principles. pic.twitter.com/066MpnO0Xi

— James Schneider (@schneiderhome) May 13, 2024

Fifty lies told in recent times by our political class

1. “We will not raise VAT.” – David Cameron, 2010 (VAT was raised from 17.5% to 20% in January 2011).
2. “There will be no third runway at Heathrow.” – David Cameron, 2009 (Approval for a third runway was granted in 2018).
3. “There is no money left.” – Liam Byrne, 2010 (exaggerated the severity of the financial situation for dramatic effect).
4. “We will leave the EU by March 2019.” – Theresa May, 2017 (Brexit was delayed several times and eventually occurred in January 2020).
5. “We have taken back control of our borders.” – Various pro-Brexit politicians (Post-Brexit border issues have been complex and ongoing).
6. “Brexit will save £350 million a week for the NHS.” – Vote Leave campaign, 2016 (This figure was widely debunked and considered misleading).
7. “No more top-down reorganisation of the NHS.” – David Cameron, 2010 (Subsequent reforms were significant and widely considered a top-down reorganization).
8. “We will abolish tuition fees.” – Nick Clegg, 2010 (Liberal Democrats supported a rise in tuition fees when in coalition government).
9. “Austerity is necessary to reduce the deficit.” – Various Conservative politicians (Critics argue austerity was ideological and harmed economic growth).
10. “We are tackling the housing crisis.” – Various politicians (Housing crisis has worsened in many areas, with insufficient affordable housing).
11. “Universal Credit will make work pay.” – Iain Duncan Smith, 2013 (Implementation issues and delays have been widely criticized).
12. “We have control over our fisheries.” – Various pro-Brexit politicians (Post-Brexit fisheries deals have been controversial and not as advantageous as promised).
13. “We have ended rough sleeping.” – Boris Johnson, 2020 (Rough sleeping continues to be a significant issue).
14. “The economy will thrive after Brexit.” – Various pro-Brexit politicians (Economic impact of Brexit is still debated, with significant challenges reported).
15. “NHS is safe in our hands.” – Various Conservative politicians (NHS funding and performance have been major issues of concern).
16. “HS2 will be completed on time and on budget.” – Various politicians (Project has been cancelled).
17. “There will be no border in the Irish Sea.” – Boris Johnson, 2019 (Northern Ireland Protocol created new trade barriers in the Irish Sea).
18. “I did not attend any parties during lockdown.” – Boris Johnson, 2021 (Subsequently proven false with the Partygate scandal).
19. “We will not introduce ID cards.” – Tony Blair, 1997 (ID cards were introduced but later scrapped).
20. “We will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.” – Various politicians (Critics argue policies are insufficient to meet this goal).
21. “Pensions are protected under the triple lock.” – Various politicians (The triple lock has been temporarily suspended or altered).
22. “The NHS will get whatever it needs during the pandemic.” – Boris Johnson, 2020 (There have been significant funding and supply issues).
23. “We are building 300,000 homes a year.” – Various politicians (Target has not been met).
24. “We have ended child poverty.” – Tony Blair, 2000s (Child poverty remains a significant issue).
25. “There will be no checks on goods moving between GB and NI.” – Boris Johnson, 2019 (Checks have been implemented as part of the Brexit agreement).
26. “Fracking will lower energy bills.” – Various politicians (Fracking has faced significant opposition and has not significantly impacted energy prices).
27. “We will protect greenbelt land.” – Various politicians (Greenbelt development continues in many areas).
28. “The UK will lead the world in green energy.” – Various politicians (Renewable energy targets have been missed).
29. “We will not cut police numbers.” – David Cameron, 2010 (Significant cuts to police numbers were made).
30. “Every vote for us is a vote for better public services.” – Various politicians (Public service cuts have been implemented by different administrations).
31. “We will stop hospital closures.” – Various politicians (Numerous hospital closures and service reductions have occurred).
32. “The UK is prepared for a no-deal Brexit.” – Various politicians (Brexit has been a disaster).
33. “We will reduce immigration to the tens of thousands.” – David Cameron, 2010 (Immigration targets were not met, and the number is now much greater than in 2010).
34. “There will be no major changes to the BBC.” – Various politicians (Significant funding and structural changes have been proposed and implemented).
35. “The UK is leading the global fight against climate change.” – Various politicians (Critics argue UK policies fall well short of leadership).
36. “We have a world-class education system.” – Various politicians (the UK education system has slipped considerably relative to other countries).
37. “We will fix social care.” – Various politicians (Social care crisis remains unresolved).
38. “The UK has the best track record on human rights.” – Various politicians (Numerous human rights issues have been reported).
39. “The economy is strong and stable.” – Theresa May, 2017 (Economic instability and a cost of living crisis is now prevalent).
40. “We will ensure Brexit benefits all regions of the UK.” – Various pro-Brexit politicians (Regional disparities have been a significant issue with no region reporting they are better off).
41. “The NHS is well-funded and prepared.” – Various politicians (NHS funding and preparedness have been ongoing issues).
42. “We will not raise National Insurance.” – Boris Johnson, 2019 (National Insurance was raised in 2022).
43. “We are building more social housing.” – Various politicians (Social housing stock has not met demand).
44. “We will ensure a fair and just society.” – Various politicians (Inequality and social injustice remain significant issues and have grown significantly since 2010).
45. “We are tackling tax avoidance and evasion.” – Various politicians (Tax avoidance and evasion remain major issues).
46. “Our public transport is among the best in the world.” – Various politicians (Public transport issues and cuts have been widely reported).
47. “We have the best COVID-19 response.” – Boris Johnson, 2020 (UK COVID-19 response faced significant criticism).
48. “We will not privatise the NHS.” – Various politicians (Concerns about NHS privatisation persist).
49. “We will secure a trade deal with the US by 2021.” – Boris Johnson, 2019 (Trade deal with the US has not been secured).
50. “Brexit will strengthen the Union.” – Various pro-Brexit politicians (Concerns about the future of the UK Union have increased post-Brexit).

These examples illustrate a range of false or misleading statements made by various political figures in the UK. Each item represents an issue where public statements or promises did not align with subsequent actions or realities.

Pick someone you can trust, not someone who merely seeks power and looks down on you.

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