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Book SynopsisTo mark the 40th anniversary of the Limehouse Declaration, prominent politicians including Sir Vince Cable, Sarah Olney, Roger Liddle and Chris Huhne propose new ideas for the coming decades. Together, they set out a compelling vision for the country that has social justice at its core.
Table of ContentsForeword ~ Colin McDougall and George Kendall; Introduction: what are the priorities for social democrats? ~ Vince Cable; After the failed alternative vote referendum, how can electoral reform have a future? ~ Wendy Chamberlain; How could a government actually deliver more housing? ~ Chris Hulne; How will technology change the future of work? ~ Ian Kearns; Can better public ownership promote efficiency and social justice? ~ Roger Liddle; How do we grow the economy without damaging the global environment? ~ Dick Newby; How can global free trade work for everyone? ~ Sarah Olney; Towards a social democratic foreign policy? ~ Julie Smith; How do we deliver social justice through education? ~ Stephen Williams; What is the Social Democrat Group? ~ Colin McDougall and George Kendall