Isn't populism more about pandering to what is popular at a particular point in time? At the moment there is certainly an anti-establishment mood but I tend to think it is fairly superficial. The nationalistic mood is, though, very prevalent. With authoritarianism I think it depends on what it relates to - many people complain about speed cameras, parking regulations, etc., but at the same time profess a belief in more "law and order", harsher sentences, etc..
Anti-establishment views have not always been popular, and often, when it comes down to it, people are far more comfortable with a status quo that they suspect is very unfair than risk change. They are just miffed at the moment (and understandably so) because wages are so low and costs are so high. If the majority of people felt very secure and comfortable, I doubt there would be many anti-establishment feelings.
Army horses loose on London streets
Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.
Angela Rayner lashes out and calls Sunak “pint sized loser”.