Britain must adopt US-style Political Action Committees (PACs) to influence policy between elections, according to Richard Thomson, National Director of Advance UK. Writing in an opinion piece, Thomson argues that waiting for general elections is no longer sufficient to address mass immigration, eroded sovereignty, and detached institutions.
The Case for Political Action Committees
Thomson contends that governments make decisions daily—signing treaties, implementing policies, and expanding institutional power—while citizens wait for elections that may come too late. He points to the success of PACs in the United States, which organise activists, support campaigns, pursue legal action, and hold governments accountable in real time.
The Great British Political Action Committee (GBPAC) has been established to fill this gap in the UK. Unlike political parties, which focus on winning future elections, GBPAC aims to influence current events. Thomson highlights its role in frustrating the government's proposed surrender of the Chagos Islands, a decision that faced little opposition from the political establishment.
A United Front for Right-of-Centre Voters
Thomson argues that right-of-centre voters have been divided among parties and organisations, but many share common goals: stronger borders, national sovereignty, free speech, accountable government, and preservation of British values. GBPAC provides a vehicle for unified action, not just party loyalty.
“The future of Britain will not be secured by waiting patiently for political parties to organise themselves,” Thomson writes. “It will be secured by citizens who are prepared to act.”
Call to Action
The article concludes with a direct appeal: “If we are serious about saving our country, action is exactly what Britain needs.” Thomson encourages readers to join the Great British PAC and support its campaigns.
