This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the Tory Party’s policies on racism, the hostile environment and austerity under the leadership of Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary politics, and undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the sociology and politics of racism or social class.
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Foreword
Introduction
Part 1: Conceptual and Theoretical Issues
1. The multifaceted nature of UK racism
2. Austerity and its interconnection with racism
Part 2: The Hostile Environment
3. Origins, official launch, enactment, consolidation and impact (2010-2019)
4. Ramping up rhetoric and intensifying draconian measures (2019- )
Part 3: Austerity
5. Round 1 – Measures and Impact (2010-2019)
6. Round 2 – Neglecting and undermining the welfare state and redistributing wealth by bailing out big business, limiting pay and attempting to crush the unions (2022- )
Part 4: Political Alternatives
7. The Labourism of Keir Starmer
8. A fully inclusive socialism or fascism, the unthinkable
Conclusion
Over de auteur
This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the Conservative Party’s policies on racism, the hostile environment and austerity under the leadership of Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. It will be of relevance to all those interested in contemporary politics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the sociology and politics of racism or social class.