Why wealth inequality matters, part 2:reflections on the deselection of Faiza Shaheen

Wealth inequality has a corrosive impact on politics, with those who hold no real wealth to speak of feeling increasingly alienated from the political establishment, writes Mike Savage. In this context, what should we make of the Labour party’s decision to deselect Faiza Shaheen – an outspoken campaigner against inequality in the UK – as a parliamentary candidate for the UK’s upcoming general election?