We discuss whether British politics is about to undergo a fundamental shift. Are we seeing a new role for the state? Have the lines between the parties started to blur? What will be the long-term consequences of the economic decisions taken in the last few weeks? Plus we explore whether the crisis points in the direction of more democracy, less democracy or a different kind of democracy. With Helen
Thompson and Tom McTague of the Atlantic.
Talking Points:
The government has taken on both new powers and new responsibilities. For now they are in tandem. But will that last?
The state has always had coercive power, but the state has not always acted as finance or employer of last resort.
Has this crisis scrambled the division between the UK political parties?
Some people will want ‘normality’ back; others might not. But normality isn’t coming back.
How does Britain open up again?
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And as ever, recommended reading curated by our friends at the LRB can be found here: lrb.co.uk/talking
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