кругом одни масоны

удивительная статья в The Guardian о том, что масоны мешают реформам в британской полиции: Freemasons are blocking reform, says Police Federation leader

Reform in policing is being blocked by members of the Freemasons, and their influence in the service is thwarting the progress of women and people from black and minority ethnic communities, the leader of rank-and-file officers has said.

в той же статье почему-то еще и

White, who had served as a firearms officer in Avon and Somerset, came into office promising to end a culture of drinking by federation officials using members’ money.

уж не знаю при чем тут масоны.

. Attempts to reform the police are being thwarted by the freemasons, claims top cop - The Sun
. Freemasons are 'blocking the career progression of women and ethnic minorities in the police' - Daily Mail

upd 1/4/18: Freemasons leader rejects claim group is blocking police reform