{"title":"Paul Embery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Embery\u003c\/strong\u003e offers compelling insights into contemporary political and social issues, challenging prevailing narratives with sharp, thought-provoking commentary. His writing delves into the complexities of labour, identity, and cultural change, providing a fresh perspective on modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect candid reflections and spirited debate, engaging deeply with themes of class, community, and the often contentious nature of political discourse. Embery’s work is essential for those interested in understanding the dynamics shaping current affairs today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"despised-by-paul-embery-9781509539994","title":"Despised","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical contemporary Labour MP is almost certain to be a university-educated Europhile who is more comfortable in the leafy enclaves of north London than the party’s historic heartlands. As a result, Labour has become radically out of step with the culture and values of working-class Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his background as a firefighter and trade unionist from Dagenham, Paul Embery argues that this disconnect has been inevitable since the Left political establishment swallowed a poisonous brew of economic and social liberalism. They have come to despise traditional working-class values of patriotism, family and faith and instead embraced globalisation, rapid demographic change and a toxic, divisive brand of identity politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbery contends that the Left can only revive if it speaks once again to the priorities of working-class people by combining socialist economics with the cultural politics of belonging, place and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo one who wants to really understand why our politics has become so dysfunctional and what the Left can do to fix it can afford to miss this authentic, insightful and passionate book, \u003cem\u003eDespised\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462828736748,"sku":"9781509539994","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509539994-despised.jpg?v=1775023984"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-embery.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}