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Is Corbynomics a return to the socialist past or a vision of the progressive future?

Jeremy Corbyn's economic programme isn't about taking us back to the past, but embracing the challenges of today.

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Jeremy Corbyn, by David Holt.

After months of a very public civil war and heated campaigning,  Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected as Labour leader with an even greater democratic mandate. His victory signals a potentially radically new direction for the party. Yet is this a return to an unelectable socialist past or a the first step toward an exciting progressive future?

In this spirit, Corbyn last month introduced a “10 point vision for Britain” that promises to “rebuild and transform” the country. Specifically, it promises full employment, homes for all, security at work, a renationalized NHS, free education, progressive taxes, and end to excess pay to executives and reduce economic inequality.