With the UK more divided than ever, the idea of Englishness has re-emerged as a potent force in our culture and politics. In this timely book Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party, delves into our literary heritage to explore what it can teach us about the most pressing issues of our time. With host Claire Armitstead, former associate editor of the Guardian, Culture.

Caroline was the UK’s first Green Party MP. She was party leader from 2008 to 2012, and co-leader from 2016 to 2018. She has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Exeter.

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