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

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