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Chris Clarke
@warringfictions.bsky.social
Author of Tha Dark Knight and the Puppet Master: bit.ly/300rMSK

https://www.warringfictions.net/

https://parables.substack.com/
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1/ I have written a paper/ 4-part blog series called ‘Putting Down the Vase’. It is about populism, trust, and how Labour can stop Reform. The central argument is that, in a climate of low trust, risk-aversion at the centre must be overcome.

The full paper can be read here: shorturl.at/jJ8nu
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It's a pretty stark chart.

I also think @warringfictions.bsky.social has a good set of proposals on how to face the situation.

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3/ Part 1 looks at communications in an era of hyper-scrutiny and low deference. Populists should not have a monopoly over authenticity. The blog consists of nine suggestions in this area.

It can be read here: parables.substack.com/p/putting-do...
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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This is excellent, a very good read. Time to smash the Ming Vase!
1/ I have written a paper/ 4-part blog series called ‘Putting Down the Vase’. It is about populism, trust, and how Labour can stop Reform. The central argument is that, in a climate of low trust, risk-aversion at the centre must be overcome.

The full paper can be read here: shorturl.at/jJ8nu
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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I read this Ian Dunt piece just after reading Chris Clarke's paper, link below. Have you seen it? I would be interested in your take.

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1/ I have written a paper/ 4-part blog series called ‘Putting Down the Vase’. It is about populism, trust, and how Labour can stop Reform. The central argument is that, in a climate of low trust, risk-aversion at the centre must be overcome.

The full paper can be read here: shorturl.at/jJ8nu
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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There’s a lot of good sense in his. I hope Labour listen.
1/ I have written a paper/ 4-part blog series called ‘Putting Down the Vase’. It is about populism, trust, and how Labour can stop Reform. The central argument is that, in a climate of low trust, risk-aversion at the centre must be overcome.

The full paper can be read here: shorturl.at/jJ8nu
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

As Keir Starmer's approval ratings hit a new low, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social unpack what’s behind Labour’s struggles, what the party must do to recover, and whether the shifting political landscape has left them out of time.

Link in the replies 👇
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Really delighted to hear this discussed on the @therestpolitics.bsky.social this morning, by @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social

Link to the podcast here: youtu.be/jnVr2hPzgpg?...
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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I am just re-upping this, in light of the #Caerphilly by-election result…
1/ I have written a paper/ 4-part blog series called ‘Putting Down the Vase’. It is about populism, trust, and how Labour can stop Reform. The central argument is that, in a climate of low trust, risk-aversion at the centre must be overcome.

The full paper can be read here: shorturl.at/jJ8nu
October 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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It may have started with the coalition making the Lib Dem leader more unpopular than before, but the trend continued after 2015
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Striking chart from Chris Clarke of total net satisfaction with all 3 main party leaders: voters have gone off them since 2010 parables.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
1/ I have written a paper/ 4-part blog series called ‘Putting Down the Vase’. It is about populism, trust, and how Labour can stop Reform. The central argument is that, in a climate of low trust, risk-aversion at the centre must be overcome.

The full paper can be read here: shorturl.at/jJ8nu
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM