Suburban Socialism

Oly Durose lost by over 25,000 votes as the Labour Party Parliamentary Candidate for Brentwood & Ongar in December 2019. This book makes the case for socialism in the suburbs, unveils the challenges of its electoral realization, and proposes a strategic revolution required to win. It argues that we must revolutionize our strategy outside of the electoral arena to convince suburbanites of this radical alternative. Suburban Socialism offers a more geographically inclusive invitation to the socialist struggle, revealing why the suburban struggle is global in scale.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2022
Publisher: Watkins Media

In December 2019, Oly Durose, representing the Labour Party as the Parliamentary Candidate for Brentwood & Ongar, faced a significant defeat, losing by over 25,000 votes. This book delves into the experience of standing on a socialist platform in one of the safest Conservative seats in the United Kingdom, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities of advocating for socialism in suburban areas. It makes a compelling case for socialism in the suburbs, exploring the potential for collective control over white picket fences and offering a radical alternative to suburbanites.

To persuade suburbanites of this alternative within the electoral realm, the book argues that a strategic revolution is necessary beyond the boundaries of the electoral arena. It challenges the traditional perception of socialism as an urban struggle, recognizing the possibilities for suburban resistance and advocating for a more geographically inclusive invitation to the socialist struggle.

Suburban Socialism demonstrates why the path to socialism around the world is through the diverse and complex terrain of suburban areas. It showcases how a suburb that may initially seem like a hopeless fantasy can be transformed into an electoral reality. By highlighting the potential for grassroots organizing, community engagement, and building alliances across different social and economic backgrounds, the book offers a roadmap for socialists seeking to make inroads in suburban communities.

In conclusion, Suburban Socialism is a thought-provoking and timely book that challenges the dominant narratives of socialism and offers a fresh perspective on the potential for social change in suburban areas. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of advocating for socialism in diverse and complex environments, and offers a strategic framework for building a socialist movement that can resonate with suburbanites and transform the landscape of political discourse.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 132 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913462895