The UK’s quango state is a £353 billion empire, built on taxpayer funds while evading public scrutiny. Despite promises of reform, successive governments – including Keir Starmer’s – have only entrenched these unelected bodies, which advance a left-liberal agenda without democratic oversight. As unaccountable “experts” accumulate power, the public is left footing the bill for an inefficient, ideologically-driven system. How much longer can we afford to let this unchecked power thrive?

This week on the Weekly Wrap, Luke Daniel and Connor Tomlinson explore three major stories making headlines: the death and legacy of Pope Francis; a landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court redefining the legal meaning of “woman”; and the continued persecution of Christians in Nigeria, where a wave of Eastertide massacres has drawn international concern.

The death of Pope Francis has sparked numerous eulogies, but beneath the tributes lies a legacy marked by division and uncertainty. While praised for his progressive stances, his handling of clerical abuse and dissenting voices has raised concerns. Despite these challenges, Catholicism is quietly making a resurgence in Britain, drawing those disillusioned by the perceived lack of depth in the Church of England. As Francis’s era comes to a close, the question remains: Will the next Pope bring clarity and unity, or continue the trend of ambiguity?