{"title":"Michael Chessum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of Michael Chessum, a prominent voice in the realm of politics and current affairs. Chessum is renowned for his articulate and thought-provoking analysis on contemporary social movements and political landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis compelling book, \u003cem\u003eThis is Only the Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a deeply engaging exploration of the evolving nature of protest and activism in today's world. With his extensive experience and a passion for change, Chessum presents a narrative that is both inspiring and educational, shedding light on the dynamics that drive social and political progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned political enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Chessum's writings provide valuable perspectives and a fresh understanding of ongoing shifts in our global society. Dive into this collection to explore ideas that challenge, inspire, and provoke thought, all crafted by a dedicated advocate for transformative change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-is-only-the-beginning-by-michael-chessum-9781350464841","title":"This is Only the Beginning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2010s were a decade of foodbanks, riots, and the rebirth of political alternatives. Looking to escape a future of rising debt, falling living standards, and climate meltdown, a set of movements were born across the globe, led by students, workers, and the tent cities of Occupy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new wave of optimistic, radical young people were building mass movements outside the political bubble, rejecting the neo-liberal consensus and the enrichment of the 1%, and laying the foundations of a new left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEight years later, Bernie Sanders was a favourite to clinch the Democratic Party nomination, and Jeremy Corbyn and Momentum had taken over the Labour Party in Britain, promising ‘a new kind of politics’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as the new left poured into Labour, it was overwhelmed by older, institutional forces on both the left and right. Four years after Corbyn became leader, following bitter infighting and a Brexit-fuelled strategic crisis, it all fell apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Only the Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e provides the inside story of how the left came back to life in the 2010s, told by a man who found himself at the centre of events. Featuring unparalleled access and a range of interviews with key left-wing figures, influential journalist and activist Michael Chessum explains how this movement was built, why it failed, and what it needs to do now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851716088044,"sku":"9781350464841","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22560693482668.jpg?v=1759121900"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-chessum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}