Coming down from ‘Cocaine Socialism’

After their 1990s zenith, Britpop and New Labour were frequently evoked to denigrate each other, until a shifting political and cultural climate brought about a re-valuation of their relationship.

Damon Albarn (centre) participating in a protest in London against the invasion of Iraq in 2003 (Daily Telegraph/Heathcliffe O’Malley).

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This post is part of the ‘Research and Reflections’ occasional series, consisting of pieces based on my ongoing academic research, as well as on my musings on and responses to current affairs and personal developments.

Content warning: Narcotics; Rape analogy.