Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry BONUS: the yookay
Oct 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Nina and Louise examine the complexities of class conflict in modern Britain, pushing beyond traditional Marxist views. They delve into the historical context of Cockneys and the impact of 1970s social housing policies on local communities. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of immigration, gentrification, and local protests. Their reflections on figures like Enoch Powell, along with cultural icons like Harry Potter and Tolkien, add intriguing layers to the narrative.
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Cockney Displacement And Housing Policy
- Louise Perry argues white working-class Londoners (Cockneys) largely no longer live in central London due to policy changes and housing allocation shifts.
- She links the 1970s social-housing reallocation to the displacement of Cockneys and the current demographic makeup of London estates.
Social Housing Became A Hidden Subsidy
- Louise Perry notes social housing became a major subsidy concentrated on the most vulnerable, reshaping who could afford central London homes.
- She connects this subsidy to political decisions that effectively encouraged white working-class exit from central areas.
Resentment Fuels Local Protests
- Louise Perry links migrant hotel protests in surrounding counties to resentment from displaced ex-Cockneys who feel abandoned by the governing class.
- She suggests this resentment is not coincidental but rooted in perceptions of deliberate removal from London.
