Will Hutton

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Political economist, author, Observer columnist, President of the Academy of Social Sciences and host of the We Society podcast. All views are my own!

London guardian.co.uk/profile/willhu… Joined November 2009

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Will Hutton @williamnhutton 1d

The straits of Hormuz remaining shut compounding an intensifying stasis in the housing market are economic threats that must be urgently countered. After the Bank’s bleak forecast, Britain’s housing market should prepare itself for a big freeze
observer.co.uk/news/columnist…

observer.co.uk After the Bank’s bleak forecast, Britain’s housing market... Amid surging inflation and climbing interest rates, the UK must take bold domestic measures to avert a scenario comparable to the last global financial crisis

Will Hutton @williamnhutton 2d

The US mid-terms really were a revolution. Southern whites voting for black candidates in droves. The New South Finally Arrives prospect.org/2026/11/06/the…

prospect.org The New South Finally Arrives - The American Prospect On Tuesday, the Democrats achieved a biracial class coalition. Can they build on it?

Will Hutton @williamnhutton 3d

Of course affordability and the war were reasons for disaffection with Republicans. But rejection this deep and comprehensive was provoked by a belief that Trump has trashed core American values and decencies. That’s the heart of it. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/n…

www.theguardian.com Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory

Will Hutton @williamnhutton 5d

Trump and Vance blame the war for their defeat. Reflex commentary refers to the cost of living and broken promises. But a swing this universal and deep betokens something more profound - a shared belief Trump has betrayed the US and its values. It’s an enormous moment.

Will Hutton @williamnhutton 5d

Among a spate of victories, these give a cross-section of what happened