The New Working Class

Name: The New Working Class
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How to Win Hearts, Minds and Votes

By Claire Ainsley

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The New Working Class by Claire Ainsley explores who constitutes the working class in today's UK and how political parties can reconnect with this crucial electorate. Drawing from the perspectives of lower and middle-income voters, the book examines their composition, values, and attitudes. It provides practical policy recommendations aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of this 'new working class' and restoring trust in politics.
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Recommended for readers interested in British politics, social policy, and current affairs, especially those seeking insight into the evolving working class and political engagement in the UK.

Who is working class today and how do political parties gain their support? This insightful book proposes what needs to be done to address the issues of the 'new working class'. It provides practical recommendations for political parties to reconnect with the electorate and regain trust.

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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, this book provides practical recommendations for political parties to reconnect with the electorate and regain trust.

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Praised by Michael Sheen as an illuminating and urgent reframe of political debate, the book is also commended by Deborah Mattinson for its thorough and sympathetic analysis. Rosie Campbell highlights its systematic and evidence-based approach, while Frances O'Grady regards it as a rallying cry for politicians to engage this vital group. Guy Goodwin notes the book's clarity and policy focus on bridging the divide between politicians and ordinary people.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447344186

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Claire Ainsley is Executive Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. She leads JRF's work on the social and political attitudes of people on low incomes, and chaired the task group of JRF's strategy to solve UK poverty. Previously she worked for the Transport & General Workers' Union (now Unite) and in government policy and communications. She holds a MSc Global Politics from Birkbeck at the University of London and an undergraduate degree in Politics from the University of York. She is a Trustee of the Political Studies Association, and a judge for the 2017 Orwell Social Evils Prize.