Mike Savage

It is as bad as we have ever seen it.

The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric.

As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace.

My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk

How working-class culture became an elite game From Nigel Farage's pints of ale to Giorgia Meloni's tomato selfies, how are working-class tastes weaponised by the leaders of far-right political parties?

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Gender and wealth accumulation: an international perspective Abstract. Why do women accumulate less wealth than men globally? As wealth inequality rises both within countries and worldwide, studies on gender and weal

1/10 🚨Why do women accumulate less wealth than men across countries and time?

I had the privilege of co-directing the latest Special Issue of #SER @sasemeeting.bsky.social with @celinebessiere.bsky.social on gender and wealth accumulation. 🧵 ⤵️

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🌟 @samfriedman.bsky.social and @mikesavagelse.bsky.social were awarded the Outstanding Team Impact prize for their project "Abolishing the Non-Dom Tax Regime".

This award recognises excellence achieved as a team, spanning researchers, professional services, and external organisations.

Twelve days in Gaza: what happened while the world looked away? One of the consequences of Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran was a drop-off in attention paid to the war in Gaza, where a terrible humanitarian situation deteriorated even further. This is a timeline...

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Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.

And on it goes. Israeli politicians using UK media to stoke up outrage around Bob Vylan & Kneecap must be laughing their heads off at how easy it all is. I think this brings the Palestinian death toll *since the Glastonbury performance* in to triple figures.
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Reform's ludicrous ‘Britannia Card’ is a masterpiece in political manoeuvring | Faiza Shaheen While it promises to enrich the poor, the proposal offers a subtle tax break to the wealthiest. But Farage knows better than Labour that headlines matter, says Faiza Shaheen, the incoming executive…

Nigel Farage has made headlines with his commitment to tax the rich to put money in the pockets of the poor.

Faiza Shaheen argues in @theguardian.com‬ that this policy is designed to resonate with an electorate hungry for tangible change, mixed with an idea of British patriotism.

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Yes I agree! It’s a very tired argument being rehashed for the nth time…

Congratulations!

Join us tonight to discuss our latest report with @lseinequalities.bsky.social, on the racial wealth divide

We'll be joined by @kojokoram.bsky.social, @shabna.bsky.social @faizashaheen.bsky.social and the report's authors for a vital discussion on how to build a fairer future

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Talking about wealth inequality Looking at perceptions of, and attitudes towards, wealth and wealth inequality — and how to increase public support for a fairer distribution.

🧵New @jrf-uk.bsky.social and @lseinequalities.bsky.social report by @wealtherty.bsky.social @michaelvaughan.bsky.social and Annalena Oppel:

We showcase three different ways of talking about wealth inequality and what difference it makes to public attitudes.

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Coming up next week!

Join us for the launch of ‘Why the UK Racial Wealth Divide Matters: a call for action’, a new report written in collaboration with @runnymedetrust.bsky.social‬.

Together, the speakers will open up a vital conversation on how we build a fairer future.

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What “corruption talk” tells us about class politics today - LSE Inequalities Has UK class politics disappeared? Interviews with working class people suggests not, with deeply classed attitudes to wealth, power and corruption revealed

“The people we spoke to perceived politicians to be calculating and mendacious, exploiting positions of privilege and power by ‘lining their pockets’, ‘being on the take’ or ‘feathering their own nest’” – @sachahilhorst.bsky.social‬ & Insa Koch in #LSEInequalitiesBlog

Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes in Gaza Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza

Jeremy Bowen's long, measured, objective, but ultimately entirely clear and conclusive essay on Israeli war crimes. As Jonathan Sumption puts it:

"These things make genocide the most plausible explanation for what is now happening."

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What “corruption talk” tells us about class politics today - LSE Inequalities Has UK class politics disappeared? Interviews with working class people suggests not, with deeply classed attitudes to wealth, power and corruption revealed

Has class consciousness disappeared from UK politics – or merely taken on a new form? From their interviews with communities in several towns and cities, @sachahilhorst.bsky.social‬ & Insa Koch uncover attitudes to wealth and power that remain deeply classed #LSEInequalitiesBlog

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Am proud to have been one of the authors of this report for @runnymedetrust.bsky.social, along with great colleagues from @lseinequalities.bsky.social . Please come to our launch next Tuesday at 6.30.

Congratulations Faiza! You will do a brilliant job in campaigning for tax justice in these difficult times. Thanks also for your amazing leadership & collegiality in. @lseinequalities.bsky.social - it has been a privilege to work with you.

Thanks very much!

Thanks Mel!

I retired from @lsesociology.bsky.social last September after 12 fabulous years. Next Friday 6th June a great set of speakers will discuss topics I have worked on over the years. We will also think how we can respond to the urgent challenges of 2025. Please join online! www.lse.ac.uk/sociology/ev...

Racial justice and wealth inequality: a call for action Public event at LSE | Shabna Begum, Esiri Bukata, Kojo Koram, Mina Mahmoudzadeh, Mike Savage, Faiza Shaheen | Tues 10 June, 6.30 to 8.00pm

Are you concerned by huge & escalating racial wealth inequalities in the UK? Please come to hear the launch of our @lseinequalities.bsky.social report for @runnymedetrust.bsky.social on 10th June. Features @shabna.bsky.social @kojokoram.bsky.social Faiza Shaheen & us!

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Congratulations!

Congratulations! 🍾

BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Community Post local elections and pre VE day events, Shahidha Bari explores ideas about community

🎙️ @mikesavagelse.bsky.social was interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Free Thinking programme to discuss the meaning of community, explaining how social capital enables networks and bonds among people.

Thanks Bob!

BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Community Post local elections and pre VE day events, Shahidha Bari explores ideas about community

An absorbing episode of BBCRadio4 BBCFreeThinking on the timely theme of *community*. @shahidhabari.bsky.social
in discussion with Selina Todd, Phillip Blond @mikesavagelse.bsky.social
Kirsten Stevens-Wood, Kieran Yates
You’ll not agree with everything—but good!
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LSE academic elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Professor Mike Savage joins only eight other European sociologists who are Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Congratulations to @mikesavagelse.bsky.social who has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! Mike joins only eight other European sociologists who are Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

@mikesavagelse.bsky.social will be in conversation with @graceblakeley.bsky.social on 17 June for a special event at The Conduit.

Grace will discuss her latest book Vulture Capitalism, unpacking the forces driving inequality and how we can fight back.

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Looking forward to talking with Grace Blakely in June 17th about capitalism, class, and politics. Free tickets available here!
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Kick-off Seminar: Wealth and Class Inequality - AMCIS Amsterdam Centre for Inequality Studies (AMCIS) hosts a seminar on 10 April on wealth and class inequality. The seminar includes a panel discussion with three external experts and also serves as a rel...

⚖️ AMCIS relaunch next week! Join our Amsterdam Centre for Inequality Studies kick-off with @codyhochstenbach.bsky.social, @evazschirnt.bsky.social, @norawaitkus.bsky.social & @mikesavagelse.bsky.social on 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

🗓 10 April | 🕒 15:00 |📍De Brug

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