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Many Boomers now control an increased share of UK wealth, sparking resentment among Millennials and Gen Z. Is the UK’s wealth inequality about pensions—or has age become a stand-in for class? Dive into Josh Kitto’s take on why the ‘triple lock’ is shifting British generational alliances. #Inequality #Wealth #GenerationalDivide https://lnkd.in/exWyeSeK

Britain’s reluctance to address its colonial past came into sharp focus as Keir Starmer dismissed the idea of reparations at the Commonwealth summit. Despite substantial evidence of Britain’s role in economic exploitation during the industrial age, Starmer opted for vague statements over concrete gestures. With such a stance, can the UK genuinely lead in a globalised world? https://lnkd.in/eyYCZFTe

Every track on this week's Battleground playlist is a winner. Kicking things off with Sicilian-Iranian rapper Jamil and Italian hardcore band Guerrillah, the epic "Arab" by Syrian producer Wael Alkak, Samara's mournful "Souk", Irish anarcho-jungle, garage and post-punk, it's a perfect mirror to the present #culture

Every day Keir Starmer is in power is another nail in the coffin of the Labour Party. John Foster, on the #UK premier's pushback on #slavery reparations.

The Jewish Chronicle scandal has sent shockwaves through the media world. Long-time contributors like Jonathan Freedland are resigning, accusing the paper of prioritising ideology over journalistic integrity. How did a paper with such a storied history fall so far? https://lnkd.in/gub4hqr5

The Beast, Bertrand Bonello’s latest, explores the psychological impact of inherited trauma through a fractured narrative. It leaves us questioning whether our future reliance on AI will strip away the very things that make us human. What do you think: Can trauma be erased, or does it shape our humanity? #FilmAnalysis #AI #MentalHealth https://lnkd.in/g_guWNP4

Britain needs a new Jewish #media. Josh White, on fake Israeli #journalism, and The Jewish Chronicle's decline as a community newspaper.

If you haven't listened to The Battleground's weekly playlist, you're sorely missing out. Featuring the best underground #music we can find, Office Ambience is #politics by other means. This week's list is by yours truly and features hard-hitting postpunk, techno and hip-hop in four different languages.

If you haven't listened to The Battleground's weekly playlist, you're sorely missing out. Featuring the best underground music we can find, Office Ambience is politics by other means. This week's list is by Joel Schalit and features hard-hitting postpunk, techno and hip-hop in four different languages https://lnkd.in/dtryUHWp

Giorgia Meloni has an image problem. Joel Schalit, on the 7 October protests in Torino and their focus on #Italy's prime minister #middleeast https://lnkd.in/d5SF8g99