Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman recently delivered a controversial speech, warning that the United Kingdom could fall under the control of "Muslim fundamentalism" and become a nation hostile to the West, similar to Iran.
Speaking at the Heritage Foundation's event in Washington, Braverman made an alarming prediction that within the next two decades, the UK could emerge as a threat to the United States, potentially surpassing China and Russia.
Braverman, a prominent figure within the Conservative Party, has a long history of making bold and provocative statements.
Known for her right-wing views, she has previously attracted attention with remarks such as her desire to deport immigrants to Rwanda and her controversial assertion that living on the streets was a "lifestyle choice" for some individuals.
In 2023, she was dismissed from her ministerial position by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, though she remains a vocal figure within political discourse.
In her latest address, Braverman expressed discontent with the leadership of the UK, particularly under Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
She cited Vice-President JD Vance's remark at a National Conservatism conference, where he suggested that the UK could become the "first Islamist nation with nuclear weapons." Braverman expressed concern, not dismissing the possibility, but instead framing it as a serious issue requiring reflection.
A key part of Braverman's speech focused on her belief that the UK could potentially pose a greater strategic threat to the US than China or Russia.
"Is it an impossibility that in twenty years, it will be the UK, not China or Russia, that will emerge as the greatest strategic threat to the USA?" she asked, pointing to what she perceived as weak leadership and broken governance within the UK.
She also discussed the spread of Sharia law in parts of the country, claiming that if the UK were to fall into the hands of Muslim fundamentalism, it could replace the legal system with Sharia law and allow a regime with nuclear capabilities to emerge.
Despite the strong rhetoric, Braverman added that whether such an outcome is realistic or not, it is essential to raise these questions and consider the future trajectory of the UK.
In discussing her concerns about the UK’s direction, she placed blame squarely on what she described as a "broken leadership" and criticised the country’s approach to national security.
Braverman also weighed in on the relationship between the UK and the US, emphasising how it has soured under the leadership of Keir Starmer.
According to Braverman, the UK is "more likely than ever to worship at the altar of punitive net-zero policies" and is increasingly surrendering to international organisations, rather than prioritising its national interests and security.
She believes that Starmer’s government has distanced itself from the US, despite the praise Starmer received from former US President Donald Trump in a phone call that took place in January 2025.
Trump, in his praise for Starmer, called the UK Prime Minister "a very good person" and lauded his leadership. However, Braverman argued that Starmer's alignment with global institutions and his stance on domestic policies has caused a breakdown in the UK's relationship with the US.
She expressed frustration with Starmer’s policies, including what she perceives as an overemphasis on environmental issues at the expense of national security.
As Braverman continues to express her right-wing views, her husband, Rael Braverman, has joined Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, leading some to speculate that Suella Braverman could follow a similar path.
While she has remained a force in UK politics, her recent remarks have sparked renewed debate on the direction in which she believes the UK is heading.
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