Editorial: The Guardian

• The British Conservative party is marginalizing thoughtful voices and moving towards 'deep state' conspiracy theories.
• Performative cruelty towards refugees, the vulnerable, and the poor is being fostered.
• The racist and sexist remarks of Frank Hester, a Conservative party donor, have raised concern.
• The upcoming election cycle is likely to be the most expensive to date.
• The millionaire Hester, who has NHS contracts, is a significant Tory donor.
• There are tensions within the Conservative Party, which appears to be at war with itself and the rest of the world.

Conclusion: The burgeoning trend towards extremism and lack of accountability in British politics represents a real threat to the health of the country's democracy.

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