‘Disrupt or be disrupted’ mainstream parties warned as voters turn to populists
‘Disrupt or be disrupted’ mainstream parties warned as voters turn to populists
Research shows voters losing faith in traditional centre-left and centre-right to deliver meaningful change
Summary
A report by the Tony Blair Institute finds that voters in major democracies are abandoning mainstream parties due to declining faith in their competence and integrity.
Support for center-left and center-right parties has dropped from 73% in 2000 to 51% today.
Many voters, labeled “outsiders,” see elites as self-serving and prefer decisive leaders over compromise.
Economic pessimism is fueling distrust in democracy.
The report urges mainstream parties to embrace technological change, disrupt traditional politics, and address key voter concerns to regain support.
Tony Blair Institute
Oh the irony.
It's the gilded age all over again