This essay, on the cynical use of the slogan “British homes for British workers” was published in the Observer on 21 January 2024 under the headline “‘British homes for British workers’ is an empty, century-old, xenophobic slogan”. “Not a day passes but English families are ruthlessly turned out to make room for the foreign invaders.” “They can’t get a home for their children, they see black and ethnic minority communities moving in and they are angry.” “Millions of ordinary people up and down […]

Categories: Britain, Class, Politics, Race & Immigration • Tags: antisemitism, housing, immigration, margaret hodge, matthew goodwin, racism, social housing, william evans-gordon, working class, xenophobia