Liam Byrne: Why populists are winning: and how to beat them (Institute for Policy Research)

Authoritarian populists now govern one-quarter of the world's democracies. But is this peak populism, or the populists' tipping point? Liam Byrne exposes the forces propelling the populist surge and reveals how to stop it. He outlines populism's five tribes and shows which voters can still be won back. He traces the millions of pounds flowing into Britain's populist media-political complex, and maps the rhetoric that populists use. He explains why simply shouting louder from the political mainstream never works and instead makes the case for rebuilding a confident, values-driven radical centre – one that tackles inequality head-on, restores economic dignity and reconnects with communities who feel unseen. Chaired by David Klemperer, Institute for Policy Research. This Institute for Policy Research event took place on 30 April 2026.

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This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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