TRIGGERnometry Paul Embery on Lexit and Why the Left Has Abandoned the Working Class
Jun 24, 2019
Paul Embery, a trade unionist and firefighter, discusses the Left-Wing case for Brexit, arguing that it aligns with historical socialist values. He highlights how the Labour Party has alienated working-class voters, warning against their shift towards populism. Embery addresses the crisis in the fire service due to austerity measures and critiques the complex discourse on womanhood and transgender rights. He advocates for an open dialogue and emphasizes the need for the Left to reconnect with traditional values in order to regain the trust of working-class communities.
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Left-Wing Case for Brexit
- The EU is an anti-democratic and anti-socialist institution that embeds austerity and deflationary economics.
- The left originally opposed the EU due to its neoliberal policies, but many have recently become pro-EU.
Shift in Left's EU Stance
- The left's shift towards pro-EU stance began in the late 80s after Thatcher's policies weakened unions.
- Figures like Jacques Delors promoted a "workers' Europe" narrative, which proved false.
Dangers of "Far-Right" Label
- Labeling Brexit supporters as far-right is dangerous and inaccurate, diminishing the meaning of fascism.
- This rhetoric fuels real-world violence, as seen in the milkshake attacks on Brexit supporters.