Kevin Morgan Boeken

The biography explores the life and political career of James Ramsay MacDonald, the first Labour Party prime minister of the UK. It highlights his pivotal role in founding the Labour Representation Committee and his initial premiership in 1924, which ended after a scandal involving a controversial letter. MacDonald returned to power in 1929 as Labour's leader during the Depression, navigating significant economic challenges while sharing leadership with Stanley Baldwin. His tenure concluded with his resignation in 1935, marking a notable period in British political history.

Focusing on the intersection of food and social justice, the book examines how public institutions like schools, hospitals, and prisons can transform lives through better nutrition. It discusses the integration of educational messages with dining experiences in schools, the elevation of nutrition alongside medical care in hospitals, and the role of quality food in fostering dignity and rehabilitation in prisons. Drawing on examples from the UK, US, and Sweden, it highlights the potential of public procurement to promote health, equity, and ecological sustainability amidst the challenges of neoliberalism.