Reading list

Books on the future of electoral politics

Books to contextualise what’s happening in our governments, and how we can win. 

28 November 2025

The future of electoral politics?

Will an insurgent socialist party be able to defeat the abject failure of Starmer’s Labour in Britain? What’s next for France's New Popular Front headed by Jean-Luc Mélenchon? And will the Democratic Party learn anything from Zohran Mamdani’s win?

These books examine how polarization and compounding crises have shaped global politics, the rise of fascism, and the future of electoral politics as a means for radical change.

The Verso End of Year Sale

  • 20% off when you buy 2 books
  • 30% off when you buy 3 books
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Sale ends at 11:59pm EST on January 2nd 2026. 

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Parliamentary Socialism in Britain?

Will Your Party's factionalism stamp out its potential? Will the Green make headway in building an eco-populist movement? Or will we see Reform continue to grow in influence?

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The Chaos of US Politics

How did the Republicans become the part of chaos? What is the future of the Democratic party? And what has contributed to the country's decline?

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Fascism, Centrism, or Revolution in France

Why is centrist bound to fail? How has Macron paved the way for Le Pen? What could a new type of revolution in our epoch look like?

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The Future of Democracy and Civilisation

As most Western governments continue to support the destruction of Palestine and the far right continues to make gains globally, we must examine the ideologies distorting modern politics into something abhorrent.

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