The Social Distance Between Us by Darren McGarvey

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Darren McGarvey leaves his comfort zone in search of the hard truth about land ownership.

Writer, rapper and activist Darren McGarvey's exploration of class finds him out of his comfort zone as he investigates the implications of concentrated land ownership.

Writer and broadcaster Darren McGarvey, AKA rapper Loki, argues that the pandemic has exposed the contours of inequality in Britain. Turning a critical eye on poverty, land ownership, health inequalities and policing, the activist argues that there are chasms of misunderstanding between the powerful decision-makers and those who must live with the consequences.

Darren finds himself out of his comfort zone as he investigates the implications of concentrated land ownership.

Written and read by Darren McGarvey
Abridged by Anna Magnusson
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
Author photograph by Steven Reynolds

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