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Robert Saunders

@redhistorian

Author of "Yes to Europe! The 1975 Referendum & Seventies Britain". "A jaw-dislocating page turner"(Andrew Marr). Co-director @MileEndInst, Reader @QMHistory

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Robert Saunders
@redhistorian

8 months ago

The most powerful idea in British politics is 'the economy'.

Parties promise to 'grow', 'unleash' or 'manage' the economy.

It tops lists of voter concerns.

But what if we had no concept of 'the economy'?

Until the C20th, we didn't. And its rise has had major consequences...🧵

The most powerful idea in British politics is 'the economy'. Parties promise to 'grow', 'unleash' or 'manage' the economy. It tops lists of voter concerns. But what if we had no concept of 'the economy'? Until the C20th, we didn't. And its rise has had major consequences...🧵
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