Louder with Crowder: "The UK Migrant Crisis: Britain's Last Chance to Save Itself"

Guest: Patrick Christys
Date: August 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode features Patrick Christys, host of "Patrick Christys Tonight" on GB News, discussing the UK migrant crisis with a particular focus on illegal immigration, policy failures, the social impact on Britain, and comparisons to immigration issues in the US. The conversation centers on Christys' on-the-ground investigations, the mechanics of migration flows, and the cultural transformation taking place in the UK. The tone is urgent, combative, and critical of political and institutional handling across the UK and Europe.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Investigative Journalism & Human Trafficking Exposure

[00:00-02:11]

• Christys recounts his undercover investigations exposing the ease of accessing human traffickers, highlighting systemic law enforcement inaction.
  • “I was in touch with eight or nine human trafficking gangs who thought I was a Vietnamese migrant ... and the police hadn’t done anything about it.” — Patrick Christys [00:00]
• He details direct threats to his safety and critiques both British and French authorities for failing to disrupt trafficking operations widely visible on social media.

2. The Scale and Consequences of UK Immigration

[03:27-06:16]

• Illegal immigration is described as "absolutely catastrophic," with numbers rising 50% year-on-year despite government promises to "smash the gangs."
• Housing migrants in hotels is straining public services and local communities.
  • “We’re now putting them in hotels that were used by tourists or locals. ... There has been child rape, murders, assaults committed by people in these hotels.” — Patrick Christys [03:27]
• Massive taxpayer costs and perceived prioritization of migrants over citizens fuel unrest and protests.

3. Why the Crisis Has Reached a Tipping Point

[06:41-09:46]

• Britain’s geography makes it a "final destination" after other European countries.
• Deportations are rare; legal loopholes allow even violent offenders and false asylum claimants to remain.
  • Example: An Afghan man perpetrated acid attacks after multiple failed asylum claims; a Nigerian woman avoided deportation by joining a banned group.
• Systemic failures in age verification and judicial activism are cited as exacerbating factors.

4. Political Responsibility: Conservatives & Labour

[10:18-12:01]

• Both major parties are blamed. The Conservatives, “didn’t bother to conserve anything” and introduced migrant hotels and legal “refugees welcome” policies.
  • “If they'd just turned the first boat back, the problem would have stopped. Instead, they let them in.” — Patrick Christys [10:18]
• Supranational human rights conventions (ECHR) are seen as tying Britain’s hands on deportation.

5. Brexit: A Squandered Opportunity for Sovereignty

[12:29-14:15]

• Christys argues that the political elite undermined Brexit by not following through with meaningful independence.
  • “It’s like putting a bank robber in charge of security. ... We didn’t really properly leave.” — Patrick Christys [12:29]
• Britain remains subject to EU influence and unable to enforce its own border policies.

6. The Route of Illegal Migrants into Britain

[14:56-17:11]

• A detailed explanation of how migrants travel through Europe to reach the UK via small boats or lorries, facilitated by ineffective French enforcement.
• UK taxpayer money sent to France to secure borders is deemed wasted; French authorities are accused of even towing migrants into British waters.

7. Who Benefits From Mass Migration?

[20:05-22:14]

• Christys suggests left-wing parties benefit electorally from imported future voters.
• An “ideological” push to dissolve national identity is seen as underlying the migration policies.
• Anecdotes about British flags being removed while flags of other nations are displayed highlight perceived erosion of national culture.

8. The Cultural & Demographic Transformation of Britain

[26:35-38:42]

• Visible demographic shifts, especially in urban centers, are noted (e.g., Heathrow Airport staff, increased prevalence of Islamic names among British newborns).
• Concerns about Britain becoming a “minority Christian” country; prediction that Muslims will become 18% of the population by 2050.
  • “Christians are now a minority... Muslims were the third largest. ... That was at just 6.5%. ... By 2050, just under 18%.” — Patrick Christys [27:36]
• Expansion of Sharia courts, emergence of parallel societies, and the rise of “Islamic political organization” are discussed.
• Incidents such as attacks on teachers for perceived blasphemy and forced apologies highlight anxieties over integration.

9. Crime, Assimilation, and Social Cohesion

[39:40-48:48]

• Reports of terrorist cells and violent offenders among migrants, lack of assimilation, and pockets of non-English-speaking, insular communities.
• Young British-born Muslims are described as increasingly sympathetic to extremist causes.
• Statistics are cited about disproportionate involvement of foreign nationals in certain crime categories.
  • “Afghan men are 20 times more likely to commit a sexual assault in Britain than Brits... one in every three sexual assaults and rapes in London were committed by foreign nationals.” — Patrick Christys [45:07]
• Fears about emerging religious voting blocs and pressure within Muslim communities to vote on sectarian lines.

10. Reflections on US Policy and US-UK Relations

[48:48-55:36]

• Christys expresses admiration (and jealousy) for Trump’s hardline immigration measures.
  • “There’s half [of Brits] who think whatever Trump does is evil ... The other half ... feel a deep sense of jealousy.” — Patrick Christys [49:28]
• Frustration with UK politicians listening to vocal minorities over the majority’s wishes on immigration.
• Warnings that the “special relationship” between the UK and US could be threatened by Britain’s cultural trajectory and censorship laws.

11. Britain’s Last Chance: The Next Election

[52:56–End]

• Christys frames the upcoming general election as a final chance to "save Britain," urging faith in the British public’s resilience.
  • “We have one chance left to save Britain ... Everything that has happened can be undone. It will be very difficult, but it can be undone.” — Patrick Christys [52:56]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Law Enforcement & Trafficking:
  “It would be the equivalent of a drug dealer setting up a social media profile, saying, hello, I’m a drug dealer, here’s my phone number, and here’s the location of where I am. And the police not doing anything about it.” — Patrick Christys [00:00, 22:39]
• On Political Betrayal:
  “The Conservative Party in Britain didn’t bother to conserve anything.” — Patrick Christys [10:18]
• On British Identity in Decline:
  “When does Britain stop becoming Britain? When is it something else entirely?” — [34:35]
• On National Sentiment:
  “The British lion is starting to roar ... but is it too little, too long? ... The time to act was 10 or 15 years ago.” — Patrick Christys [34:35]
• On Assimilation:
  “There’s not really been a huge attempt at assimilation or integration.” — Patrick Christys [39:40]
• Crime Statistics:
  “Afghan men are 20 times more likely to commit a sexual assault in Britain than Brits.” — Patrick Christys [45:07]
• On the Next Election:
  “We have one chance left to save Britain ... It will be very difficult, but it can be undone. ... Please keep the faith.” — Patrick Christys [52:56]
• On the Special Relationship:
  “This is a special relationship in action. ... Please, please, please do invite me back.” — Patrick Christys [55:36]

Key Timestamps

• 00:00-02:11: Undercover reporting, human trafficking exposé
• 03:27-06:16: Migration numbers, hotel housing, public backlash
• 10:18-12:01: UK political parties’ responsibility
• 12:29-14:15: Brexit as a missed opportunity
• 17:11-20:05: French complicity, border failings
• 22:39-26:35: Personal risk in reporting, media hostility
• 26:35-29:07: Cultural transformation in cities, Muslim demographic growth
• 33:07-38:42: Cultural shifts, mega mosques, visible changes in daily life
• 39:40-43:00: Crime and radicalization among migrants
• 45:07-48:48: Crime statistics, incompatibility of cultures, rise of religious politics
• 49:28-51:46: British perspectives on Trump, “refugees welcome” culture
• 52:56–End: Final thoughts—Britain’s “last chance,” plea for faith in the UK, importance of independent media

Summary Takeaways

• Christys paints a dire picture of unchecked migration turning Britain into an unrecognizable, fractious society.
• Criticizes all sides of the political spectrum for their roles in the ongoing crisis.
• Stresses the necessity of honest reporting and the courage to address topics others avoid.
• Raises alarms about the erosion of free speech and national identity, encouraging transatlantic solidarity in confronting shared challenges.
• Urges urgency and faith in upcoming political turning points, warning that time is running out for meaningful change.

Episode Tone

The tone is urgent, combative, and unsparing—critical of establishment politics and cultural shifts, with a populist call to action couched in patriotic and occasionally provocative rhetoric.