Michael Rustin

Professor Michael Rustin has been at UEL and its predecessor colleges since 1964. He was Head of Department of Sociology from 1974-88 and Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences from 1991-2001.

Reflections on the 2015 General Election

How can we make sense of the national theatre we call the General Election?

By Michael Rustin

/ 7 Jun 2015

Could Labour be more like Syriza?

The big question is whether Labour can rise to the challenge, accept the enormity of the changes needed and put forward a compelling vision for the future. The alternative may well be "Pasokification".

By Doreen Massey and Michael Rustin

/ 19 Feb 2015

Kilburn Manifesto: Rethinking the neoliberal world order

Neoliberalism is an international phenomenon. It is not enough to challenge it in Britain alone, we must also understand it and oppose it as a global system.

By Doreen Massey and Michael Rustin

/ 13 Oct 2014

The Kilburn Manifesto - Framing Statement

The Kilburn Manifesto from Soundings is an ambitious 12 month project that looks to map out alternatives for the post-08 world. This is Mike Rustin on the Framing Statement.

By Michael Rustin

/ 24 Jun 2013