Hostility and Austerity Tory Ideology, Racism and the Economy Cole Hardback

Racism and AusterityTory Ideology, Migrants, Muslims and the Working Class\nAuthor(s): Mike Cole\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bristol University Press\nISBN-13: 9781529239775, 978-1529239775\nSynopsis\nThis powerful book analyses racism within Britains Tory Party along with its immigration policies and imposition of austerity, exposing how 14 years of Tory rule deepened inequality and division.\n\nWith vivid examples, from the Windrush scandal and Grenfell tragedy to Islamophobia, Cole reveals how hostile environment policies, the age of austerity and brutal budget cuts have shaped lives and communities. Combining sharp analysis with historical context, the book uncovers how these issues are deeply tied to capitalism and class struggles.\n\nIn the light of the rise of the far right in Britain and offering both immediate solutions and a vision for systemic change, this crucial work challenges us to imagine a fairer, more compassionat.