Matt Myers

Matt Myers, a Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Oxford, dives into the intriguing landscape of European left politics from 1968 to 1989. He argues that the 1970s were a dynamic period, countering common narratives of decline. Myers dissects how left parties marginalized emerging worker groups and shifted focus towards polling and professionalized messaging. Automation's effects on workplace power are explored, as well as the failures of unions to support immigrant-led strikes, revealing a complex tale of social movements, challenges, and the potential for renewed class politics today.