Piers has long been unashamedly vocal about the fundamental problems we face as a society, which only became clearer in the midst of the pandemic. Yet just as Coronavirus exposed our flaws, it also showcased our strengths. We saw selfless bravery in the heroic efforts of our health-care staff while thousands flocked to parks for picnics. As stockpilers revealed our extraordinary levels of self-interest, we also witnessed inspiring, noble acts from members of the public such as Captain Tom Moore. And all the while, the outraged woke brigade continued to take to Twitter, shutting down debate on important issues like gender, racism and feminism. is Piers' rallying cry for a united future. He makes the case that a new type of 'liberalism' has emerged that is not only fundamentally illiberal, but also deeply flawed. is a plea for a return to true liberalism, where freedom of speech is king. Above all, it's a powerful account of how the world has finally started to wake up, and why it mustn't go back to sleep again.
