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Novara FM: Britain is Broken. Can Anyone Fix It? w/ Dom Davies

Jul 4, 2024
Dom Davies, author of The Broken Promise of Infrastructure, discusses why Britain feels broken with crumbling bridges, failing systems, and colonial railways' lasting impact. They explore the shift from 'public works' to 'neoliberal infrastructure,' emotional connections to public services, community resistance, and the link between road rage and Thatcher's ideology. The importance of empowering communities and investing in equitable infrastructure for a better future is emphasized.
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  • Britain faces infrastructural challenges and narrative shifts impacting national identity.
  • Neoliberal shifts redefine infrastructure's role in driving economic competitiveness.

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Impact of Broken Britain Narrative on Politics

The notion of 'Broken Britain' has been a prevalent rallying cry, shaping political discourse. Originating during David Cameron's era, this narrative gained momentum with austerity measures that disrupted basic services, leading to a perception of governmental abstraction. The heightened immediacy of politics in daily life stems from crumbling infrastructure like transport systems and social services, fueling the idea of a broken nation.

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