Party Pitches in a Rapidly Changing World

Abstract

This panel seeks to understand the changing nature of party competition in the modern world. Not only does it explore the role played by particular social groups and the connections with parties, but also examines how issues like immigration and wider economic and political changes are fraying bonds with parties and posing challenges of representation.

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