310. Gordon Brown: ‘I’d tell Trump he’s unpopular’

The breakdown of civic and economic infrastructure fuels populist nationalism, necessitating a dual strategy of civic renewal and targeted economic investment. Rebuilding local organizations—such as youth centers and community hubs—is essential to filling the vacuum often exploited by extremist political movements. Economic revival depends on integrating housing, employment, and education policies, particularly through pre-apprentice training for young people. Social impact bonds provide a scalable mechanism for funding these initiatives by tying government expenditure to measurable social outcomes. Furthermore, the Bank of England should prioritize high employment alongside inflation targets to ensure long-term economic stability. In a fractured global order dominated by the competing interests of the United States and China, a coalition of responsible middle powers must lead on critical issues like climate change, human rights, and international cooperation to restore global cohesion.