Racism and Austerity

Tory Ideology, Migrants, Muslims and the Working Class

Mike Cole (University of East London and Bishop Grosseteste University)

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Bristol University Press
15 July 2025

Social discrimination; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Political parties

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the Tory Party's policies on racism, the hostile environment and austerity under the leadership of Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary politics, and undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the sociology and politics of racism or social class.

By: Mike Cole (University of East London and Bishop Grosseteste University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529239782
ISBN 10: 1529239788
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 15 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Foreword Introduction Part 1: Conceptual and Theoretical Issues 1. The multifaceted nature of UK racism 2. Austerity and its interconnection with racism Part 2: The Hostile Environment 3. Origins, official launch, enactment, consolidation and impact (2010-2019) 4. Ramping up rhetoric and intensifying draconian measures (2019- ) Part 3: Austerity 5. Round 1 – Measures and Impact (2010-2019) 6. Round 2 – Neglecting and undermining the welfare state and redistributing wealth by bailing out big business, limiting pay and attempting to crush the unions (2022- ) Part 4: Political Alternatives 7. The Labourism of Keir Starmer 8. A fully inclusive socialism or fascism, the unthinkable Conclusion

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of the Conservative Party's policies on racism, the hostile environment and austerity under the leadership of Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. It will be of relevance to all those interested in contemporary politics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the sociology and politics of racism or social class.

Reviews for Racism and Austerity: Tory Ideology, Migrants, Muslims and the Working Class

“Mike Cole - a leading Marxist writer on racism and class politics - has written an extremely important and timely book drawing our attention to the structuring force of racism today.” Satnam Virdee, University of Glasgow