The Blueprint. Neoliberalism

Life In Our Time Magazine presents a three‑part investigation into the lasting effects of neoliberalism on housing in the United Kingdom. Rather than offering a critique of capitalism itself, the series considers how its regulation has shaped outcomes in housing and beyond. The focus is on how policy choices influence the diversity and functioning of markets, and what this means for citizens in everyday life.

In the opening installment, Out of Its Depth, we examine how neoliberal policy, financialisation and Leverage (debt) has reshaped housing in the United Kingdom, turning it from a public good into a private asset and considering the consequences of this shift for ordinary citizens. The second part of the series explores the lived realities of this transformation, asking what it means to be a citizen in Britain today. The final installment looks beyond the home, tracing how the housing issue reaches into the high street, the hospital and wider social life.