There are concerns about the rise of populism and erosion of democratic standards throughout the world. What's behind these trends, can they be countered, and how worried should we be about a populist rise in the UK?
There are concerns about the rise of populism and erosion of democratic standards throughout the world. Examples include countries such as Hungary, Poland and Brazil, growing support for populist parties in western Europe, and recent development in the US. Populism has grown through new challenger parties, but also through capture of previously mainstream parties.
This Policy and Practice seminar discuss these worldwide trends, how to counter them, and how worried we should be about a populist rise in the UK. Three international experts joined the discussion.
Speakers:
Chair: Professor Meg Russell, Director of the Constitution Unit
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