Matthew Goodwin, a Professor of Politics at the University of Kent and author, joins former chief speechwriter Philip Collins to dissect the UK's political climate as the 2024 general election approaches. They debate whether the Labour Party's substantial lead in polls is sustainable and explore Rishi Sunak's economic challenges. The guests also touch on key issues such as immigration policy, regional inequalities, and strategies for engaging younger voters amidst significant democratic shifts. Their insights illuminate possible outcomes for the election.
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The New Elite's Influence
A new, left-leaning graduate elite controls most UK institutions, influencing national conversations.
This elite's values, often not respected, leave many feeling excluded, contributing to political divides.
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Elite's Power Exaggerated?
Philip Collins challenges Matthew Goodwin's view of a dominant liberal elite, citing institutional safeguards.
Collins highlights the BBC's impartiality efforts and diverse media landscape as counter-examples.
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Liberalism's Corruption
Matthew Goodwin criticizes moderate liberals for enabling radical progressives who reject liberal values.
He highlights the media's transformation, with activist journalists replacing traditional truth-seekers.
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In 'Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics', Matthew Goodwin provides a wide-ranging analysis of the political upheavals in Britain over the past decade, including Brexit and the rise of national populism. He argues that these events are symptomatic of deeper shifts in societal values, political voice, and moral virtue, which are reshaping the political landscape.
Values, Voice and Virtue
The New British Politics
Matthew Goodwin
In 'Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics', Matthew Goodwin provides a wide-ranging analysis of the political upheavals in Britain over the past decade, including Brexit and the rise of national populism. He argues that these events are symptomatic of deeper shifts in societal values, political voice, and moral virtue, which are reshaping the political landscape.
What's the matter with Kansas?
Slavoj Žižek
Mireya Hernández Pozuelo
Thomas Frank
In this book, Thomas Frank explores the transformation of Kansas from a state with a radical past to a stronghold of conservative politics. He argues that the culture wars have allowed the Republican Party to capture the populist language of social class, presenting themselves as the embodiment of working-class anti-elitism. Frank analyzes how conservatism, once associated with class privilege, became the creed of many ordinary Americans, particularly in Kansas, where workers and farmers support policies that often harm their own economic interests. The book critiques the role of the Democratic Party in neglecting its traditional support base, such as organized labor, and how this neglect has contributed to the rise of conservative politics[1][2][4].
Is the UK’s 2024 general election a foregone conclusion, with the Labour Party some 20 points ahead in the opinion polls? Can Rishi Sunak turn around the economy in time? Is there enough difference between the two main parties on the issues that voters care most about – the cost of living crisis, the NHS and immigration? As both parties tilt more to the right to win votes, is now a bad time for progressives in Britain? Matthew Goodwin, political scientist and author of new book, Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics, joins journalist and former speech writer for Tony Blair, Philip Collins, to discuss the political landscape in the UK and what each party needs to do to secure victory in just over a year’s time. Our host for this discussion is journalist, academic and former BBC News broadcaster Philippa Thomas.
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