Liam Byrne

The super-rich have never had it so good. But millions of us can’t afford a home, an education, or a pension. And unless we change course soon, the future will be even worse. Much worse. But things don’t have to be like this. 'An invaluable repository of recent ideas put forward by academics and think-tankers.' – The Financial Times 'Byrne...

How Australian unions shaped modern Australian society Unions are making a comeback. Labour disputes around the world have hit the headlines as unions take action to challenge inequality. But while media coverage has increased, understanding of unions has not. In this lively history of Australian unionism Liam Byrne seeks to illuminate what unionism means, exploring why successive generations of working...

Required reading Andrew Marr, New Statesman A welcome shot of serious thought Financial Times In 2024, two billion people went to vote – and populism won big. Donald Trump returned to the White House. Marine Le Pen surged in France. Reform UK became Britain’s most successful far-right party in modern history. Across the West, authoritarian populists now govern a quarter...

The super-rich have never had it so good. But millions of us can’t afford a home, an education or a pension. And unless we change course soon, the future will be even worse. Much worse. But things don’t have to be like this. In this bold new book, former Treasury Minister Liam Byrne explains why wealth inequality has grown so...