- Great thread! Labour’s underperformance in the locals is a warning: political momentum is fragile when grievances go unaddressed. Without visable improvements to the NHS and other public services, voter patience won't last. Reinvesting in public services isn’t just good policy, it’s good politics
- 🗳️ Populism is a warning sign. English local elections show it again: People feel abandoned & look scapegoats. Drawing on own research & others, I argue 👇🏽 💡 To counter populism: We need to reinvest in citizens, e.g. housing, health & dignity. Short 🧵 📖 www.socialeurope.eu/to-counter-p...