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Alternative: Towards a New Progressive Politics
Caroline Lucas
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Description for Alternative: Towards a New Progressive Politics
Hardback. A thoughtful analysis of how 'progressive politics' should look over the next five years with the aim of shaping both Parliament and government. Editor(s): Nandy, Lisa; Lucas, Caroline; Bowers, Chris. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 398.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785900495
SKU
9781785900495
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About Caroline Lucas
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Alternative: Towards a New Progressive Politics
"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