Policy Press
The New Working Class
About this book
Recent events such as the Brexit vote and the 2017 general election result highlight the erosion of traditional class identities and the decoupling of class from political identity. The majority of people in the UK still identify as working class, yet no political party today can confidently articulate their interests. So who is now working class and how do political parties gain their support? Based on the opinions and voices of lower and middle income voters, this insightful book proposes what needs to be done to address the issues of the 'new working class'. Outlining the composition, values, and attitudes of the new working class, it provides practical recommendations for political parties to reconnect with the electorate and regain trust.
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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of figures
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Acknowledgements
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1 Winning the new working class vote
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2 Who are the new working class?
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3 Do policies matter?
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4 Families, education and health
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5 The economy, work and welfare
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6 Homes, immigration and crime
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7 Democracy
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8 How to win hearts, minds and votes
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APPENDIX Notes on the methodology
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Notes
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Figure sources
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Index
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