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Interesting points raised here:
https://www.economist.com/britain/2021/04/03/the-truth-behind-the-tories-northern-strongholds (not a paywall but need to sign in, don't know what the rules are on copying so I haven't)
I'm not in agreement with the conclusion about it being 'egalitarian' except in a very glib way and feel there are parts glossed over such as that £40k household income allows for a big house, 2 cars, 2 kids in areas that may well have their own problems keeping house prices deflated. BUT it does raise important points about home ownership and the way the Tory ideals have, in some ways, been allowed to become the country's 'common sense' ideals.
To me it has raised the idea that two things probably need to happen:
1. A wholesale long term strategy of encouraging a change in thinking that the housing market and increasing prices are good one you're 'on the ladder'. Home ownership does not have to be the be all.
2. A shorter term debate over how Labour can still benefit people with a house - most will pay lower taxes, will get better local services, will not need to rely on cars (part of longer term change in thinking), etc. etc.
And we can be sure that Starmer doesn't seem keen on anything involving political philosophy or messaging so I'm not sure we're going to get anywhere
Also, of course, this is before we get on to the idea people shouldn't only vote for what they perceive to be their self-interests
https://www.economist.com/britain/2021/04/03/the-truth-behind-the-tories-northern-strongholds (not a paywall but need to sign in, don't know what the rules are on copying so I haven't)
I'm not in agreement with the conclusion about it being 'egalitarian' except in a very glib way and feel there are parts glossed over such as that £40k household income allows for a big house, 2 cars, 2 kids in areas that may well have their own problems keeping house prices deflated. BUT it does raise important points about home ownership and the way the Tory ideals have, in some ways, been allowed to become the country's 'common sense' ideals.
To me it has raised the idea that two things probably need to happen:
1. A wholesale long term strategy of encouraging a change in thinking that the housing market and increasing prices are good one you're 'on the ladder'. Home ownership does not have to be the be all.
2. A shorter term debate over how Labour can still benefit people with a house - most will pay lower taxes, will get better local services, will not need to rely on cars (part of longer term change in thinking), etc. etc.
And we can be sure that Starmer doesn't seem keen on anything involving political philosophy or messaging so I'm not sure we're going to get anywhere
Also, of course, this is before we get on to the idea people shouldn't only vote for what they perceive to be their self-interests
