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We must change our idea of the Left-Right Spectrum - Here's why and here's a proposal as to how

We must change our idea of the Left-Right Spectrum - Here's why and here's a proposal as to how

We need an answer to the problem inherent in left-right spectrum thinking, and the deeply harmful political shaping influence it has. We must identify a new frame for British politics...

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Jan 11, 2022
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The concept of the β€˜Left’ and the β€˜Right’ in politics is a real problem.

  • It skews our perspective of politics;

  • creates a frame for our thinking that polarises political opinions, constrains political imagination and encourages political tribalism – it obstructs consensus. It is,

  • therefore, a big problem in addressing important political issues and

  • is an obstacle to the effective political management of the country, it’s economy, health, security, education, and everything else.

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