Description
Book SynopsisA lively oral history of the British student protests of 2010, bringing together activists, students, politicians and workers
Trade Review'The student revolt represented a turning point in British politics. In the words of participants, Myers' important work captures a sense of the trajectory that leads us from Millbank in 2010 to Jeremy Corbyn today' -- Chris Williamson, Labour MP for Derby North
'Over the last decade the laws of politics in Britain have changed. This book is about the new rules of engagement' -- Peter Oborne, Associate Editor of The Spectator, author of The Triumph of the Political Class (2007)
Table of ContentsSeries Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Introduction by Paul Mason
1. Revolt
2. Millbank
3. Expectations
4. Street Fighting Youth
5. Occupy, Agitate, Organise
6. Why Did the Students Lose?
Conclusion
List of Contributors
Notes
Bibliography
Index