The 2015 election result was a disaster for progressives in British politics, delivering a majority Conservative government at Westminster. And the outlook for the next election is not auspicious either, particularly amid the aftershocks of the momentous 2016 EU referendum result and with possible boundary changes in the offing. There is a growing recognition, however, that cross-party cooperation among the progressives could reinvigorate politics and inspire a credible alternative to the Conservatives. Those who want a good society can and must work together - and, by doing so, they can deliver better answers and more inclusive government. With contributions from a broad range of left and centre-left voices - including Sian Berry, Mhairi Black, Frances O'Grady, Tim Farron, Peter Hain, Carys Afoko, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Zoe Williams and Neal Lawson - The Alternative sets out a base of core values around which progressives can unite, proposes a number of big policy ideas that embody those values and, crucially, explores an urgently needed new form of politics to achieve them.

About the Author
Caroline Lucas is the MP for Brighton Pavilion. Leader of the Green Party from 2008 to 2012, she is a vice-president of the RSPCA, a CND national council member and a vice-president of the Stop the War Coalition. She has several times been voted Ethical Politician of the Year and was awarded MP of the year in 2014; Lisa Nandy is the Labour MP for Wigan; Chris Bowers is a writer and broadcaster who has made his mark in the sporting, environmental and political arenas. He is best known as a commentator on tennis.

Reviews
"A thoughtful and original intervention at a time when creative thinking in politics is rare and desperately needed." - Rafael Behr, The Guardian; "The next big topic that everyone who wants a better government must embrace." - Paddy Ashdown, former Liberal Democrat leader; "A welcome shot of optimism in difficult times." - Shami Chakrabarti



Book Information
ISBN 9781785900495
Author Caroline Lucas
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Biteback Publishing
Publisher Biteback Publishing