Lewis BassettCrisis, path dependency and understanding the new normal for policy making after CoronavirusFor decades, politicians and business have been aware of the many fundamental challenges in our economy and society — from inequality to…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Lewis BassettThe compromise candidate –A reply to Owen HatherleyIs it enough to make the case that Long-Bailey is a better media performer than Starmer, or has this campaign been framed by continuity…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
Lewis BassettThe BitteritesMost sensible commentators could tell you that the break from neoliberalism wouldn’t be smooth, yet few could tell you how bumpy the ride…Jul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019
Lewis BassettCorbyn’s Labour offers an outstretched hand to climate activists: they should take itThe last intense period of climate activism in the UK came to an end ten years ago. From 2005 to 2009, activists protested new coal…Apr 19, 2019Apr 19, 2019
Lewis BassettThe politics of martyrdomTom Watson is out to undermine Corbynism. Britain’s electoral system holds together political forces in Labour that are otherwise deeply…Mar 2, 2019Mar 2, 2019
Lewis BassettThe Saj will sort that outThe European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, which transferred EU legislation onto British statue books, means that Freedom of Movement…Feb 8, 2019Feb 8, 2019
Lewis BassettA morbid CaesarismYou Gov has found that 60% of British voters back Theresa May’s deal over no deal, if considered as the only two options. Here the offer…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Lewis BassettAfter the schadenfreudeThis review essay was published by Social Movement StudiesNov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Lewis BassettOn Populism; A critical literature reviewThe following is an essay I wrote during the first year of my PhD, so mid 2016. I’m returning to it now as I’m writing on this subject…Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Lewis BassettHow to organise a local World Transformed style eventClearly if we’re serious about political education in our movement and beyond we have to do more than annual events centred around Labour…Oct 1, 20181Oct 1, 20181
