In Episode 1 of Turning World, Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman are joined by Dan Carden MP and Jonny Ball to explore one of the defining political questions of our time: what comes after Corbynism, and can Blue Labour offer a meaningful alternative?
This conversation examines the future of progressive politics through the lenses of civic belonging, workers’ rights, trade unionism, authenticity and community renewal.
Topics include:
• Blue Labour’s political philosophy
• Trade unions and workers’ rights
• Community engagement and civic society
• Authenticity in political leadership
• Rent control and fairness
• Corbynism, “Polanskism” and Labour’s future
• Blue Labour vs Green politics
• Ambiguity and paradox in modern political realignment
Guest bios:
Dan Carden is the Labour MP for Liverpool Walton and a prominent voice in Blue Labour politics.
Jonny Ball is a political thinker and journalist for New Statesman and Unheard.
About Turning World:
Turning World is hosted by Jon Egan and Keith Hitchman and explores politics, culture, faith and public life in a world of uncertainty and transformation.
Links:
https://www.newstatesman.com/author/jonny-ball
https://members.parliament.uk/member/4651/contact
Produced by Opus Media.
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