Paul Birch is a former police officer and counter-terrorism specialist. You can read his Substack here.
UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy: More of the Same

UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy: More of the Same

The recommendations in an ‘independent’ commission’s report will only reinforce societal divisions.

November 26, 2025
Going After Tommy

Going After Tommy

Why the British police’s obsession with Mr. Yaxley-Lennon?

November 11, 2025
An Inconvenient Murder

An Inconvenient Murder

The killing of Harvey Willgoose does not fit the preferred narrative.

October 31, 2025
Just Whose Side Is the Independent Office for Police Conduct on?

Just Whose Side Is the Independent Office for Police Conduct on?

The oversight body has no problem investigating frontline officers for trivial matters, but seems unwilling to scrutinise senior ranks for some of the most damaging allegations the British police have ever faced.

September 25, 2025
Serena Kennedy Sums Up All That’s Wrong With Modern Policing

Serena Kennedy Sums Up All That’s Wrong With Modern Policing

The British Chief Constable’s cack-handed retirement press conference was a tedious recital of DEI cliches.

September 6, 2025
The Notting Hill Carnival, Emblem of the Yookay Diversity ‘Miracle’

The Notting Hill Carnival, Emblem of the Yookay Diversity ‘Miracle’

It is surely time to get rid of this festival of crime and anti-social behaviour.

July 26, 2025