Populism is the result of global economic failure
by Larry Elliott from World news | The Guardian on (#2H4B2)
Political revolts are inevitable in a world where employees are wage slaves and bosses super rich
The rise of populism has rattled the global political establishment. Brexit came as a shock, as did the victory of Donald Trump. Much head-scratching has resulted as leaders seek to work out why large chunks of their electorates are so cross.
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