Topic: Pubs

Approximately 75% of British pubs, totaling over 30,000 businesses, face permanent closure due to energy bills increasing by up to 300%. The segment highlights "Ye Olde Fighting Cocks," England's oldest pub, which saw monthly bills jump from £1,800 to £5,500. Watson blames the crisis on "Net Zero" climate policies and the banning of fracking, which he argues would have ensured energy independence.

Paul Joseph Watson argues that the government's continued restrictions on pubs are designed to silence dissent, as pubs are traditional forums for political discussion. He contrasts the closure of small pubs with the allowed operation of "big box" retailers like Primark and Harrods. Watson suggests that the requirement to provide personal details at pubs is the beginning of a Chinese-style social credit system in the West.

The host details how UK ministers, including Matt Hancock, previously denied plans for domestic vaccine passports. He argues that the government is lying about the necessity of these "certificates" for pubs and restaurants to "quell public resistance." Watson asserts that the technology is designed to be a permanent digital identity card linked to NHS records.

The UK government is reportedly funding companies like iProof to develop facial recognition technology for entry into pubs and restaurants. Despite previous denials, this digital identity system is being framed as a "convenient" way to verify vaccination status. The host warns this is the foundation of a Chinese-style social credit system where personal behavior and online speech determine one's ability to participate in society.