Anywhere but Westminster: 10 years in 10 minutes

[@SacClass650]

I'm hesitant to say I enjoy such programming given the often depressing subject matter, but what you guys have done will stand the test of time. Timeless journalism. Well done.

[@johnclench6609]

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[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Excellent. Real people, real words. No spin doctor.

[@arc236]

Yeah, hear hear.

[@dalester83]

Congrats Johns on the Orwell Prize - so very well deserved!

[@aneteadiene9918]

Hey, missed you guys in Anywhere but Westminster, please don't stop making this show. You're really giving a voice to people who've not been heard from. We need more of it!

[@falloncj]

I've rewatched videos from the series. I'm not even British. I'm Irish, but the parallels are there. I've got a good job, a home of my own, a pregnant wife, two amazing kids, but I can't shake the sense that there's so much wrong outside my bubble and I need to be better informed and start giving my time and energy to making things better for all. Thank you for this series and the introspection you've given me and many others like me who haven't been hard done by, but need to see those that have to know things need changing.

[@kekker7]

Are you serious? The last thing poor people need is more. There's too many people in this country and they're breeding like lice.

[@Giovi111]

I’m American and just found this. I love this because I like to see what life is like truly in the UK. I’ve visited a few times and loved it but obviously vacation is much different from daily living.

[@teflking6034]

A great series. Lived abroad for over 10 years. The deterioration in the UK since I got back is absolutely shocking.

[@dgbastoss1]

What do you mean when you say "deterioration"? Are you talking about people, economy or what?

[@teflking6034]

@@dgbastoss1 the whole nine yards - but the level of aggression, rudeness and ignorance now is really apparent.

[@jimjiminyjaroo300]

Will you go again? Tefl teaching?

[@teflking6034]

@@jimjiminyjaroo300 The way things are going, these two will end up interviewing me on a bench in a town centre.

[@zigowl1193]

Don't you worry, the worst is yet to come. The Tories are still in charge, soooo

[@rohanpatel7851]

Hi John and the team. I’ve been following your videos since I was 15 and is the sole reason why I chose politics and sociology as a degree which I started in 2017 and just finished. I can’t thank you enough for all these videos, every time they come out they inspire me about understanding the mundane which can teach us so much about the politics of the day. Please just keep produce these videos maybe focus on micro communities such as traditional market spaces vs newer trendier spaces and see how spaces compare. Also if there’s anyway to get involved. I’d love too, I honestly think this style of journalism is the best way to have debate and understand discourse. Please keep going. It will be interesting to understand urban spaces in a post covid world.

[@rossleeson8626]

Good for you!

[@rossleeson8626]

Oh make your own videos too. You don’t need John

[@rohanpatel7851]

@@rossleeson8626 I’ve been completing a social political photography project myself over past couple years which is going to be exhibited. But it’s so much harder to spark up political debate without that ability to justify it through a media outlet. He always says ‘Im from the guardian’ and that often encourages a political statement. People can be quite preserved about their political stances without that

[@theGuardian]

Thanks for watching over all these years Rohan

[@rossleeson8626]

@@rohanpatel7851 Tell them you are an artist and about your project. Your first few videos will always suck. Do you have a website?

[@aljosacebokli]

As an immigrant in London since 2013 I love this series, it's an eye opener, please keep it up.

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

The tinman is the best fucking human being on this shoddy island.

[@arilebon]

Tinman makes sense. Unfortunately the rich and powerful are not of same mindset.

[@pezushka]

How can you not see that a comment like this only serves to reflect on the mediocrity of your soul? When I read this it only informs me of how miserable you are, I don't think its a reflection on the UK at all.

[@joedot343]

why because he's a a socialist in a wheelchair lol what is interesting or virtuous about him

[@lewis123417]

A socialist hating britian, what a surprise

[@mcooley88]

@@lewis123417 "sOcAIlist, booga booga booga" isn't a valid political argument. Do you realize the only reason why Britain has things like the NHS, is down to socialist policies enacted by the Labour party...... Screaming "SOCIALIST" at everything you disagree with just makes you look absolutely daft pal. Your need to equate people that want political change to improve the lives of tens of millions of people as "hating Britain" only serves to show your outstanding ignorance.

[@khalidalali186]

@3:40 “It’s 2014!” People before him Said it was 2006 or 1996 or 1976 or 1956, and people nowadays say it’s 2023! Nothing has changed.

[@springbok86]

I don’t want to sound vague or greedy but I just want more and more and more of Anywhere but Westminster

[@SuperMandelson]

It is a great series, a shining example for the rest of the media to follow!

[@the_9ent]

If only they did

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

Most meaningful documentary series in the UK. Fullstop.

[@jaykenny4205]

Thank you for all the hard work you have done over the 10 years. Your videos are brilliant.

[@Saysonow]

6:29 That "Tin Man" would make an excellent Labour leader compared to Keir Starmer. I am gutted we don't have a fighting opposition that stands a chance in the next general election.

[@hugo6071]

Really. Thank you. I enjoy watching Anywhere but Westminster everytime a new video comes out. The way in which you show us how life and politics affects people who you wouldn't give a single thought to most of the time is an eyeopener as a viewer. Thank you for your hard work! Please continue this series!

[@PurityVendetta]

As has been said before, if we had a lot more tinmen this grotty crumbling island would be a better place to live.

[@pezushka]

Contempt for the country is not a winning electoral strategy, as shown by Corbyn.

[@mollyjoule]

Truth.

[@paulies5407]

This country is beautiful along with it's people. Perhaps you should move to Somalia, I hear it's wonderful this time of year

[@spewter]

I’ve loved this series. It’s the one news source that I’ve come away from with a sense of what might really be happening beyond my own little world. Keep going!

[@arc236]

Love this series. It's a great body of work you've built up now. I hope you keep making it for another 3 or 4 decades. More frequent shows would be nice, if possible: I'm always happy to see a new episode uploaded.

[@jonnyred8015]

The last decade has shown Labour has had it. Their appeal to the electorate has diminished to niche factions and they are unwilling to make change to make themselves electable. John Harris and John Domokos should explore what a new political party needs to be to appeal to the entire community and be an effective alternative to vote for.

[@williamtoner8674]

Honestly the Labour party needs to drop the obsession with identity politics. In the post-recession era there was golden opportunity to shift economic policies left in a way that would have been impactful. This opportunity has been squadered. The country is full of people who don't want to be voting Tory but feel unrepresented by the Labour party. This has all played in to the Conservatives hands.

[@tams805]

Your reporting should never have been needed, but it has been. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job providing a peep hole into what life in the UK is really like and the issues people face; from mostly the bad to the odd bit of hope and inspiration.

[@Pau1danelli]

These are the best videos on the actual state of the country. Thank you John et al.

[@battles423]

These people are regretting their decision now about Brexit in 2024.

[@johnronaldgilbert]

Hands down my favourite docu series on KZbin

[@goawayimsleeping509]

Best series on KZbin, hands down. Thank you for making them.

[@shropshirelass264]

The guardian decided to visit my local area Penn, Wolverhampton. Like Dudley, Wolverhampton only appears in media space to mock and leave the viewer to believe we are uneducated and people dependant on government handouts. I worked in the South East and people could not believe I had previously visited art galleries or theatres. Stop watching these videos and visit the area yourself. We are nice people who you may like.

[@martycrow]

One of the most important Vox Pop series since the time you started. It holds a mirror up to the nation like few others do. This may be because you go out to the places and allow the 'stories' to come to you. Conventional journalism is about covering a predetermined story, but this series allows the space, with humility, openness and empathy. John Harris and John Domokos richly deserve the Orwell Prize and I hope the Guardian will continue to support this project.

[@arshadhayat]

I have always loved your videos. Please keep em coming

[@anthtan]

I’m not even from Britain. But these 10 years, I’ve found this series very interesting and very insightful. Looking at the videos brings back memories. What a document they are of this time period.

[@ana_stefana]

I am not English, nor do I live in the UK, but I enjoy these episodes very much, I think they show the reality as it is, and not many journalist do that, still. Good job and I am looking forward to more quality content from you guys :)

[@boboboborific]

Exceptional work and has been invaluable in understanding our country this last decade.

[@public.public]

Kick the neoliberals out of the Labour Party.

[@piperafrica1150]

Then Labour is literally unelectable, you should of learned that from Corbyn.

[@spritualelitist665]

Neo liberals and Marxists are as bad as each other. Joke party

[@piperafrica1150]

@@spritualelitist665 You're aware the Tories Induced neo liberalism into Britian and advocate a harsher stance of it? Plus, Corbyn is a Social Democrat.

[@spritualelitist665]

@@piperafrica1150 Social Democrat that’s a liberal :/ there’s no difference, he’s just a poor mans socialist. The tories were neo cons just as spineless as neo libs. It’s liberalism and capitalism that’s the problem. Most of the left are liberals or progressives today. Most conservatives are liberals also. It’s funny hearing the left call Boris the alt right. He’s a hardcore centrist like progressive Labour. The alt right consists of nothing much but capitalists and your libertarian types. I’m a dissident right third positionist. Anti capitalist and anti materialistic, anti globalist. Unlike these liberal chumps

[@piperafrica1150]

@@spritualelitist665 Mate do better than that, Liberalism has already been bastardized and cannibalized enough. Without conflating everything left of the political spectrum ideals to mean the same thing. No the Tories were never neo cons? That's an American phenomena that has no teeth in Britain. Most of the left where? If you're referring to left leaders in government and oppersit in the Anglo sphere for the pass 30 years. Besides Corbyn have essentially been diet neo liberals. Boris alt right no. But, leaning towards libertarian and laissez-faire political principles yes. No real centrist would of advocated for Brexit. Let alone the dog and pony show deal he got passed.

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

little england ...such a self inflicted tory shambles .

[@sidevans1]

Congrats on the Orwell Prize. Been following these since you started at the party conferences.

[@chilldude30]

I've watched every single one. One of my favourite things on the Internet

[@intello8953]

Do you know where I can watch the series

[@chilldude30]

@@intello8953 google anywhere but West minster they're all still on the guardian website

[@intello8953]

@@chilldude30 wow cheers found it

[@plcmts17]

@ 6:38 , Mister Tinman channeling his inner Bill Hicks. Brilliant!

[@MidnightLee-55]

The only show that really gives a voice to voters and the issues they care about. No shiny studio or hand selected opinion givers. Politics in the raw

[@alingard1]

a beacon of great journalism in a pretty empty field nowadays.... more please!

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

Poignant.

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

These video series are fantastic and I wish they were made into a documentary.

[@thomasmcanea8531]

I love this series - its truth is its power.

[@p.h.3987]

Great work! Go on with it!!

[@TigerPrawn_]

Only heard about this series in the last couple of weeks, but I am in love with people interviewing people in the streets and there have been al lot with to do with the elections. I do however, remember my professor at university abroad showing our class the Brexit interviews when we were talking about nationalism.

[@MontyCantsin5]

Thanks for the videos.

[@Charlie-wx4it]

Brilliant more interviews and documentaries like this, please.

[@aarunparmar-cunio688]

those two ladies both answering 'out' near manchester made me think.... a lot.

[@adrianaspbury2970]

What was you thinking???

[@szajko4360]

Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@elise-soulconnector505]

It's amazing how we can see everything that happened politically over the years was always going to lead us to where we are today

[@johnl4469]

Great work guys. Keep it up!

[@fritsgerms3565]

The problem is going to get much worse (due to automation and competition). This is not a rich / poor problem anymore. Society's as a whole has become too complex for too many people. The advanced skills required is beyond too many people and at the same time the "normal" jobs and "simple" jobs are paid badly or automated away. There is no turning back this "progress" and no real solution. What does one do if a large portion of the population becomes economically obsolete or a drain?

[@bakersdozen3216]

Wonderful journalism, thank you!

[@_joebyrne]

big fan of this series!

[@patrickchampion8179]

These films are great - sometimes sobering, sometimes brilliant, but always thought provoking. I like the way they don't patronise people or try to impose a certain worldview upon them. And as for where to go next, it'll be interesting to cover those places which will be most impacted by post-pandemic social trends like working from home and reduced international travel. Luton, Slough, and Crawley for example - where a fall in long distance commuting and trouble in aviation will have the biggest effects. And while I know it's called Anywhere but Westminster, what happens to Central London in the next year or two could be fascinating.

[@woofian]

These videos are essential viewing

[@mynamegeoffproductions4442]

Congratulations John on the Orwell prize

[@ParArdua]

But Brits are still voting Tory! What is wrong with the populace?

[@ince55ant]

why do alcoholics continue to drink while it destroys their lives...

[@joshuabell7761]

I blame first-past-the-post and divisions among the left wing. If a right wing majority government can form with just 43% of the popular vote whilst the left is divided amongst socialists, nationalists and moderates, then the way we vote for our representatives is unfortunately rigged my friend.

[@H-Zazoo]

Because the Labour Party is such a complete and utter failure, that's why.

[@RockyScorcese]

H. Zazoo and therefore you think the Tories are the answer 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@benxdybarto]

A fantastic work of journalism

[@BrainAttackMusic]

I do not enjoy these video at all but I watch them as it's necessary to really know what's going on, as opposed to the sanitised view we tend to get through the TV. Thank you for making them. True investigative journalism and not merely reading out press releases (TV and radio) or simply printing press released (print media)

[@Plumduff3303]

Brilliant journalism 👏

[@sup3rghandi]

This is good content

[@richardcronin1647]

These two journalists went outside the Westminster bubble, saw the massive problems of individuals and society alike - inflicted maliciously and unneccessarily by a party beholden to the interests of the wealthy - that allowed them to predict the referendum, that came as a shock to the establishment, but when Labour voted for a leader resolved to tackle these issues, you and your paper utterly shafted him. And look where the UK is now.

[@kolendamp3360]

John Harris is the Best, greetings from Brasil, I hope you will come to our country to teach Streetjournalism, the voice of the people from thet street. Congrats.

[@lewis123417]

The gaurdian is a British news organisation

[@jimjiminyjaroo300]

Good bloke.

[@jmundi2002]

Browngland

[@chrischarlescook]

New episode plz Gaurdian 🙏

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

British people have a lot of insecurities, and that is a surprise given UK history, heritage and the cultural influence that has on the world.

[@AA-hi6os]

This is a bit superficial to say the least. You just jumped from the hope and optimism offered by Corbyn's Labour policies to oh look there was lots of division and so on after during the Brexit referendum, without saying WHY; the media selling Tory lies.

[@garliclasagna]

I'm rooting for the UK, I hope one day you will find common ground and work together on social issues so that there is more to go around. I'm hoping you will one day stop selling arms to Israel and pull out of all wars that the USA has brought you into in order to improve your buddy-buddy relationship or rather co-dependent one.

[@briangreen6602]

The Guardian was correct to drop Owen Jones and keep these.

[@martinemesguitar]

In what sense have they dropped Owen Jones? He writes columns all the time. Maybe you're just confused.

[@briangreen6602]

@@martinemesguitar He used to do video interviews for the Guardian, until they cancelled it and dropped it. He moaned about it . Hopefully this helps with your confusion

[@simondavies4834]

An outstanding, albeit depressing, historical document of a tumultuous time in the UK

[@_Saracen_]

Love these kinda videos, even if they are kinda depressing. What does that say about me I wonder.

[@Tor010]

Was that Redruth the tin man was at..? I live next too it, theres nothing atall

[@NeverRubARhubarb]

The modern Conservative Party has its ideological roots in 2 key human experiences: that is the boarding school, and also that of inheriting substantial wealth. Boarding school inflicts a deep trauma on a young mind and teaches the child that love is not guaranteed, and consequently should not be expected. Inherited wealth confers a strong sense of entitlement, superiority and covetousness. And there you have the last decade of shredding the social safety net, the grim acceptance of the term "in-work poverty" and "gig economy", the exponential rise of the food bank, and the subsequent hollowing out of communities up and down the country. What calibre of psyche could look upon that legacy and call it an achievement but the deeply scarred child abandoned by their parents and yet insulated by an enormous trust fund? Callous, clueless and conceited. And another 'C' word, too.

[@cszrwi]

If you can, get out.

[@karenkinman4107]

Ppl

[@dewijones92]

Quality

[@phnijman]

And the politics with a small p is still crushed by the big P

[@hotstepofficial]

Classic guardian.

[@public.public]

here's an idea... STOP BORROWING FROM BILLIONAIRES TAX BILLIONAIRES

[@Cali-ro9bd]

It’s a shame really

[@xo0zombiegirl0ox]

I love how influencers like mr beast has millions of views in DAYS because he just throws money around but this won't get 100k or any help from the likes of him. Make a movement, change the world. It can happen.

[@sprocket-YT]

look back on his content & views 5 years ago! if you don't make & upload content enough you don't get views!

[@petershearman5098]

I feel guilty that this show makes me feel good about my life relatively

[@nandodetectorismooficial4431]

👍👍🙏🙏

[@ouimetco]

The Tinman is right

[@IslandlifeIoW]

Excellent reflections worthy of World in Action from the 1970s, with frankly as sad inferences and historical note. I wonder why such people vote against their own interests? Anyway, I know you had to select carefully, but I would have liked to have seen the guy from Wigan who worked for Asda - John’s face was a picture! And perhaps Rach from Doncaster to lighten the mood, but hey ho. I think I’ll watch a World in Action about Oldham from 1973. Sod all’s changed. Lol.

[@justinshore5566]

The only thing I've not liked in this series is this journalist looking down on those wanting out of Europe, I remember his smug blame like attitude.

[@OK-hl6qd]

and the smug leavers looking down on people that saw through the lies? they get a pass?

[@robertsmme]

Very sombre, but nee£ to give voice to the voiceless.

[@ada1392]

It’s depressing

[@khrushchevscorn6459]

Socialism or barbarism 🚩

[@mrmervinjminky1536]

Why is the Guardian so against Scottish independence? I thought you would be on the side of the left-wing SNP and Greens?

[@boboboborific]

There are 2 reasons; firstly, the SNP do want to remove part of the nation. Second, if they do, Tory hegemony is guaranteed. I am a unionist in terms of outcome, but if I was Scottish I would probably vote SNP to get rid of the tories. Are the SNP great though? No. They are quite a corrupt and greasy band. I think after the nationalist unity unwinds the conventional political dynamics would occur as well. But the tories are remarkably awful

[@a2.squirrellette]

I love tinman.

[@thefirm4606]

This is news.

[@ToastandJam52]

A country in mourning.

[@ศรราอีนคํา]

ถ้าอยากจะชมภาพยนตร์รอประพันธ์ออกมาต้องเซฟตัวเองดูแลตัวเองให้ดีไม่งั้นไม่ได้ชมแน่เดี๋ยวพวกคุณจะเสียดายในชีวิตจะเสียใจอย่างมาก

[@williamtoner8674]

What a miserable decade it's been really

[@7hhxi]

Why did you cut off the old man at the end 😅

[@MODERNDAYROCKERS]

eat the rich to feed the poor.

[@the_9ent]

One long gradual decline

[@ouimetco]

Has Brexit solved your problems? Jjjjj no