Stop CCTV and Facial Recognition | UK Column Interviews

Stop CCTV and Facial Recognition | UK Column Interviews

Author: Alternate Current Radio May 26, 2026 Duration: 50:40
Stop CCTV and Facial Recognition | UK Column Interviews► Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel ► https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficialWatch Prof Diane Rasmussen and Nathan Allonby walk through Newcastle upon Tyne city centre on a variable spring afternoon as they discuss the technologies, politics, and dangers of CCTV and facial recognition equipment installed across the UK and around the world. Does this equipment genuinely increase public safety and security, or is that narrative being used to conceal a more nefarious, dystopian state agenda? Nathan explains why he believes it is the latter.Nathan of NO CCTV (http://www.no-cctv.org.uk/) has been an activist since 1988, campaigning for democracy and against state control and surveillance. In 2013, he and Brian Gerrish, UK Column’s founder, presented at a conference in Prague on these topics; a recording of their presentation is on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmgyCSV7MrE)The 4 May 2026 edition of UK Column News (https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-4th-may-2026) featured Nathan speaking at a Newcastle upon Tyne protest against CCTV and facial recognition technology (starting at 42:42). The popularity of the news segment, and NO CCTV’s plans for similar protests across the UK, led to this interview. Nathan and NO CCTV are encouraging UK Column viewers to help them oppose what they describe as a longstanding state surveillance agenda and the “AI panopticon system of state surveillance” proposed (https://www.thenational.scot/news/25780001.shabana-mahmood-proposes-ai-panopticon-system-state-surveillance/) by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Those interested can contact him via email at nathan@no-cctv.org.uk.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficialFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

Hosted by Mike Robinson and Brian Gerrish, UK Column Radio offers a distinct perspective on global events, anchored from Britain. This daily podcast, produced by Alternate Current Radio, moves beyond the standard news cycle to examine the underlying political, economic, and social forces shaping international headlines. Each episode features in-depth analysis and discussion, focusing on how decisions made in corridors of power translate into real-world consequences for citizens. The conversations are detailed and evidence-driven, appealing to listeners who prefer a more forensic approach to current affairs. You'll hear a consistent focus on themes of governance, media narrative, and national sovereignty, all framed within a context that challenges mainstream reporting. The tone is serious and engaged, built on the premise that a deeper understanding of news requires connecting disparate events into a coherent picture. For those seeking an alternative to conventional news commentary, this podcast provides a platform for sustained, critical dialogue. It’s a program dedicated to asking the questions often left unasked by other outlets, making it a regular listen for an audience that values thorough investigation over soundbite summaries.
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