Description
An insidious snobbery has taken root in parts of progressive Britain. Working-class voters have flexed their political muscles and helped to change the direction of the country, but in doing so they have been met with disdain and even abuse from elites in politics, culture and business. At election time, we hear a lot about 'levelling up the Red Wall'. But what can actually be done to meet the very real concerns of the 'left behind' in the UK's post-industrial towns? In these once vibrant hubs of progress, working-class voters now face the prospect of being minimised, marginalised and abandoned. In this new updated edition of his rousing polemic, David Skelton explores the roots and reality of this new snobbery, calling for an end to the divisive culture war and the creation of a new politics of the common good, empowering workers, remaking the economy and placing communities centre stage. Above all, he argues that we now have a once-in-a-century opportunity to bring about permanent change.
About the Author
David Skelton helped set the template for the Tories' successful attempt to take 'Red Wall' seats in the north and the Midlands. For over a decade, he has made the case for a working-class-focused Toryism, concentrated on good jobs, good wages and a shared love of country. His highly praised 2019 book Little Platoons argued that England's forgotten towns could redraw the political map - only a few months before they did just that. David was head of research at Policy Exchange between 2011 and 2013 and later founded Renewal, with the aim of broadening the appeal of the Conservative Party and pushing the policy concerns of the 'left behind'. David has written for a number of publications, including The Guardian, the New Statesman, the Daily Telegraph, The Times, Prospect, ConservativeHome and The Spectator, as well as appearing regularly on BBC Radio and TV, ITN and Sky News.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785908262
Author David Skelton
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Biteback Publishing
Publisher Biteback Publishing
About the Author
David Skelton helped set the template for the Tories' successful attempt to take 'Red Wall' seats in the north and the Midlands. For over a decade, he has made the case for a working-class-focused Toryism, concentrated on good jobs, good wages and a shared love of country. His highly praised 2019 book Little Platoons argued that England's forgotten towns could redraw the political map - only a few months before they did just that. David was head of research at Policy Exchange between 2011 and 2013 and later founded Renewal, with the aim of broadening the appeal of the Conservative Party and pushing the policy concerns of the 'left behind'. David has written for a number of publications, including The Guardian, the New Statesman, the Daily Telegraph, The Times, Prospect, ConservativeHome and The Spectator, as well as appearing regularly on BBC Radio and TV, ITN and Sky News.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785908262
Author David Skelton
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Biteback Publishing
Publisher Biteback Publishing
