In this episode of Outposts, James Glancy sits down with renowned historian Dr. David Starkey to explore Britain’s constitutional evolution and whether the country is on the brink of a political reset. In the first of a three episode series, James and David cover the beginning of the English monarchy, through to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 to the rise of Parliament and the creation of the office of Prime Minister, Starkey delves into the tensions between monarchy, government, and the people that have shaped the United Kingdom. Is Britain’s unwritten constitution a strength or a weakness? And have we lost sight of what made Britain great?
With modern disillusionment in governance and growing support for authoritarian rule, Starkey warns against romanticizing revolutions and highlights how Britain’s organic, evolutionary system has kept the nation stable for centuries. He also examines lessons from history—including the American and French Revolutions, the Glorious Revolution …
