335) Darren Grimes - The Hard Truth About Britain’s Broken Politics

Today’s conversation is with Darren Grimes. Darren is a political commentator, campaigner, and newly elected Durham County Councillor for Reform UK. Darren first rose to prominence as a young Leave campaigner during the Brexit referendum and later founded Reasoned, a digital platform giving a voice to those who felt “silenced by the tide” of mainstream media narratives. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most outspoken defenders of free speech, British values, and political realism — often facing fierce backlash from both sides of the political divide. In this conversation, we unpack Darren’s journey from activism to elected office, and explore his unfiltered take on modern Britain’s cultural, political, and moral challenges. Expect to learn:Darren’s journey from thinking he was a liberal but has become more conservative from a young ageThe founding story of Reasoned and what it means to “stand against the tide”How he handled the backlash and police investigation following the David Starkey interviewDarren’s reflections on the “tolerant left” versus the “hate-filled right”Why he thinks free speech is the defining issue of our timeWhat Reform UK’s local success says about shifting loyalties in traditional Labour heartlandsHis stance on the “self-loathing” of modern Britain and the symbolism of “flagging”Why he withdrew council funding for Durham Pride — and what he’d say to those who felt excluded by that decisionThe courage required to challenge “diversity dogma” and speak publicly without fearHow Reform UK can move beyond immigration and prove its wider competenceHis take on Net Zero, government spending, and what he calls “climate zealotry”The transition from media commentary into real-world governanceWhat’s next for Darren personally and for Reform UK as a political force Fuel your focus with COLIN10 and Neutonic - https://www.neutonic.com?sca_ref=9669547.luRRrQVs1D2aX&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=263773 Unlock more sales in your business - https://colcambro.kit.com/d0dceeb5ff Connect with Darren: Website: https://www.darrengrimes.com/ Connect with Col Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell