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In a near-future Britain, a campaign to achieve zero carbon emissions leads to frequent power cuts and a decline in living standards, except for a small elite of climate influencers exempt from strict carbon budgeting rules. When a storm and tidal surge hit London, retired meteorologist Bryan Geavis is quick to notice anomalies and rejects the official narrative attributing the disaster to climate change. Stubborn and scientifically rigorous, he becomes embroiled in a struggle against public and political hysteria. The narrative unfolds as a fast-paced exploration of democracy, freedom of speech, and rational thought, making it essential reading for those interested in political and social satire, modern media, and environmental issues. Praise for the author highlights his ability to blend wit with thought-provoking themes, particularly in light of contemporary events that amplify the book's exploration of hysteria and questionable statistics. Ross Clark, an award-winning journalist and columnist for prominent publications, brings his sharp insights to this engaging story, adding depth to the satire while addressing significant societal concerns.

Have you ever felt exasperated while filling out an official form and wondered about its purpose? You're not alone. Red tape in Britain has become overwhelming, with the Government producing an astonishing 3,621 pieces of legislation in just one year, totaling 98,600 pages—70 times longer than War and Peace! In this insightful work, Ross Clark highlights some of the most absurd rules and regulations affecting Britons today. For instance, there are 279 different tax forms for businesses that pose 6,614 questions, and the Treasury's 'simplified' pensions regime is explained in a staggering 1,369 pages. He uncovers bizarre laws, such as the one allowing you to kill or give away a bullfinch but not sell it. A woman in Kilbride received an ASBO for answering the door in her underwear, while a council spent £5,000 on yew trees for a play area, only to remove them due to health concerns. Other oddities include a police force with 1,150 crime report forms and 1,300 pages of road traffic law. Employers are advised against holding meetings on October 31 to avoid discriminating against pagans. A motorist was fined for parking on nonexistent double yellow lines, and various activities, from making daisy chains to playing hopscotch, have been banned due to safety concerns. This eye-opening exploration reveals just how pervasive red tape has become.

The book explores the aftermath of Britain's departure from the European Union in 2020, highlighting the stark divide in public opinion. It delves into the contrasting perspectives on Brexit, portraying it as either a liberating choice or a tragic mistake that risks economic decline and isolation. The narrative warns of potential consequences, including rising prices and unemployment, while suggesting that the EU may thrive without Britain. Through this lens, it examines the broader themes of nationalism, economic impact, and the future of British identity.

'Bravely challenging the Establishment consensus ... forensically argued' - Mail on Sunday The British government has embarked on an ambitious and legally-binding climate change target: reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. The Net Zero policy was subject to almost no parliamentary or public scrutiny, and is universally approved by our political class. But what will its consequences be? Ross Clark argues that it is a terrible mistake, an impractical hostage to fortune which will have massive downsides. Achieving the target is predicated on the rapid development of technologies that are either non-existent, highly speculative or untested. Clark shows that efforts to achieve the target will inevitably result in a huge hit to living standards, which will clobber the poorest hardest, and gift a massive geopolitical advantage to hostile superpowers such as China and Russia. The unrealistic and rigid timetable it imposes could also result in our committing to technologies which turn out to be ineffective, all while distracting ourselves from the far more important objective of adaptation. This hard-hitting polemic provides a timely critique of a potentially devastating political consensus which could hobble Britain's economy, cost billions and not even be effective.