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# David Kurten on being principled and unpopular
- URL: https://www.jermwarfare.com/david-kurten-on-being-principled-and-unpopular/
- Published: 2025-11-07T06:48:05.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-07T07:30:52.000Z
- Description: Politics is about populism, which is why David isn't a very good politician. He stands up for what is right, which is not what politicians do.
- Author: Jerm
- Tags: Culture wars, Zionism, David Kurten, Agenda 2030, LGBTQ, Mass immigration, Europe

[David Kurten](https://x.com/davidkurten?ref=jermwarfare.com), a British politician and leader of the UK's Heritage Party, who's transitioned from teaching to championing anti-establishment causes, explores a range of political and cultural issues, stressing the need to hold firm on principles even when they're unpopular and calling for a socially conservative party that:

- defends traditional values
- defends national sovereignty
- defends sound fiscal management

[The Heritage PartyDefending Our HeritageWe stand for free speech and liberty, traditional family values, national sovereignty and financial responsibility.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c7/82/c7826764-1091-409a-ac4a-3cdf32a7a528/content/images/icon/cropped-heritage-logo-270x270.png)Heritage Party![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c7/82/c7826764-1091-409a-ac4a-3cdf32a7a528/content/images/thumbnail/cropped-heritage-logo.png)](https://heritageparty.org/?ref=jermwarfare.com)

He delves into the dangers of [cultural Marxism](https://www.jermwarfare.com/tag/culture-wars/), [Zionism](https://www.jermwarfare.com/tag/zionism/) and globalism, noting the decay of Western values and the splintering impact of identity politics. 

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> Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.  
>  
> — Stephen Covey, American author

## 🎙️ Podcast episode

David is one of the most pleasant guests I've had on my podcast. 

This episode was recorded for [my *UK Column* show](https://www.ukcolumn.org/series/jerm-warfare?ref=jermwarfare.com) and is freely available.

[Watch episode](https://www.ukcolumn.org/series/jerm-warfare?ref=jermwarfare.com)

[David Kurten on being principled and unpopular | RSS.com](https://rss.com/podcasts/jerm-warfare-2025/2314941/?ref=jermwarfare.com) 

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> Conservatism is the policy of making changes and progress consistent with our traditional principles.  
>  
> — Winston Churchill