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Nov 2023
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Know Your Place: Does Class Still Rule B...

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In summer 2023, academic and politician Faiza Shaheen came to Intelligence Squared to argue that social mobility is collapsing in Britain and the government’s leveling up strategy does not work. Drawing from her recent book Know Your Place she discussed the ways in which inequality has continued to widen across various domains, from education to healthcare. She offered a manifesto for how we can reverse these trends and create a healthier, happier and less hierarchical society. Join us, hear the arguments and ask your questions. Joining Shaheen in conversation was Will Lloyd, Commissioning Editor and Writer at the New Statesman.

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