TRIGGERnometry "The Left Must Stop Despising Working People" - Paul Embery
Nov 25, 2020
Paul Embery, a firefighter, trade unionist, and author of "Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class," dives deep into the political dynamics of the UK Labour Party. He critiques Keir Starmer's struggle to regain the trust of working-class voters and discusses the party's disconnect with these communities over issues like immigration. Embery emphasizes the necessity of a radical shift in ideology to reconnect with working-class values, and he illuminates lessons from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, calling for transparency and justice.
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Labour's Electoral Coalition
- Labour needs a coalition of working-class and middle-class support to win elections.
- Historically, this balance has been key to Labour's success.
Thornberry's White Van Tweet
- Paul Embery recalls Emily Thornberry's tweet mocking a white van with St. George's flags.
- This exemplifies the left's disdain for working-class symbols.
Immigration and the Left
- The left's stance on unrestricted immigration has alienated working-class voters.
- Regulating the labor supply should be a mainstream left-wing position.
