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The Brendan O'Neill Show

261: Matthew Goodwin: The revolt against the New Elite

Dec 21, 2023
Matthew Goodwin, political scientist and author of Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics, discusses the death of the Conservative Party, the crisis of integration, and the populist revolt fueled by Net Zero. They also explore the impact of mass immigration on British society, the rise of national populism, and the appeal of this movement to the younger generation. Finally, they predict and desire a Labor win in the 2024 General Election.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Conservative Party is facing a crisis of renewal and is predicted to face defeat in the next general election.
  • The Reform Party represents a revolt against pro-immigration, London-centric, and woke ideology of the political class.

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Failure of the political class to respond to post-Brexit realignment

The Conservative Party has failed to renew philosophically, ideologically, and electorally. It is predicted to face defeat in the next general election and will likely be plunged into a serious civil war over conservatism.

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