These 21st-century demagogues aren't mavericks they've repeated on us throughout history | George Monbiot
Briefly

Robert Kilroy-Silk, after his BBC dismissal for racism, joined Ukip and captivated media attention with polemics against the EU and immigrants, only to form his own fleeting party, Veritas.
Silvio Berlusconi, branded a culture warrior, returned to power in Italy despite scandals, embodying the paradox of a populace that overlooks moral failings for populist promises.
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