Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist - short news
Former Bank chief economist Andy Haldane says left-behind communities need investment to stem populist tide
Defeating far-right populism will require Labour to radically overhaul its “arid” approach to raising living standards in left-behind communities, the former Bank of England chief economist has said.
Andy Haldane warned that Labour’s growth plans were failing to support parts of the country where voters feel neglected and disenfranchised.
Continue reading...source: The Guardian - 17.09.2025