> "It's a pretty regressive, insular country, ruled by fear."
I don't think it's quite like that, I think the media here has played a toxic role in our society. Many people still believe the BBC is an impartial news source, that alone speaks volumes. There's a tabloid-led mentality that is pervasive, and debates of any substance are limited by that.
It's a pretty regressive, insular country, ruled by fear.