The UK has moved closer to European social democracy
Rachel Reeves is increasing taxes, investment and regulation in pursuit of a different economic model.
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Does the Labour government believe in anything?
This King’s Speech is our first chance to inspect the moral code behind “Starmerism”.
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After neoliberalism
Across the West, faith in liberal democracy is waning. We need a clear response to the new politics of grievance.
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How Olaf Scholz lost Germany
German voters have come to distrust their chancellor – but that’s just the start of his problems.
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The rise of Mavis man and woman
Meet “Mavis”: the Middle-Aged, Volatile, Insurgent voters reshaping Britain’s politics. Who are they and what do they want for themselves…
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The left can win and forge a new settlement – but only if it repairs the trust we have lost
Research reveals a strong public appetite for progressive ideas. But we cannot flourish in an environment of mutual intolerance.
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The reality of Sweden’s far-right future
The influence of the Sweden Democrats has finally destroyed the country’s long-outdated progressive reputation.
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Why is the right losing everywhere?
The UK is now the only major European power or Anglosphere country ruled by conservatives.
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Gabriel Boric and Latin America’s new pink tide
Left-wing governments are being elected across Latin America, but they face the threat of a rejuvenated and authoritarian right.
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