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John Anderson: Conversations
Direct: Matthew Goodwin, Academic, Author and Pollster
Jan 12, 2024
British political scientist Matthew Goodwin discusses the emergence of a new class of elites and their disconnect from the general public. He explores the realignment of British politics after Brexit, the troubling state of academia, the influence of critical theory, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the need for a new class of heroes to combat cancel culture.
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- The emergence of a new class of elites is causing both sides of the political establishment to drift further from their constituents worldwide.
- The Conservative Party in Britain failed to reshape their electorate after Boris Johnson's victory in 2019, leading to policy decisions that did not align with the wishes of their new base.
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Overview of Matthew Goodwin's book on revolution in British politics
Matthew Goodwin's book explores the political revolution in Britain, highlighted by the rise of Nigel Farage, Brexit, and Boris Johnson. He argues that these events reflect a growing rebellion and frustration among voters towards a new elite in British society. The new elite is imposing its values on the rest of the country, denying many people a voice and losing touch with wider society. Goodwin emphasizes the need for reforming institutions to give people more stake in the direction of their societies.
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