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Ash Sarkar: Is identity politics rotting the left?

The News Agents

CHAPTER

Navigating Union Conflicts and Identity Politics

This chapter explores the historical conflicts within the trade union movement, emphasizing key events like the Grunwick strike and the media's role in shaping public discourse around them. It scrutinizes how narratives around trans issues complicate the left's political strategies, particularly in the context of appealing to traditional working-class communities. The discussion highlights the need for a more organized approach in advocating for trans rights while balancing cultural and economic concerns within leftist politics.

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