Podcast 149 - Politics, class, and inequality

Podcast 149 - Politics, class, and inequality

From Socialist correspondent by Socialist Correspondent

February 3, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the changing dynamics of class division and political representation in Britain.

Class division remains a key element of Britain's political picture, but in a new way. Whereas working class people once formed the heart of the class structure and the focal point of political competition they now lack representation.

Topics covered

  • politics
  • class
  • inequality

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Places: Britain

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