What is the Soft Left? | ep. 148

About this episode

This episode explores the history and current significance of the soft left within the Labour Party.

At this pivotal moment for British politics, Compass has been very proud to release ‘What is the Soft Left?‘. Our newest publication – which you can read here – dives into the history of the soft left within the Labour Party. It charts the grouping’s course from the 1980s divide to the present day emergence of Mainstream and showcases how the soft left is now moving from kingmaker to royalty within the party. But, in a turbulent week, what is that soft left position and what part does it actu...

Topics covered

• British politics
• soft left
• Labour Party history
• political movements
• kingmaker
• royalty

Keywords

• soft left
• Labour Party
• British politics
• political history
• Mainstream

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Compass, Labour Party

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