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Darren McGarvey

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Darren McGarvey, aka LOKI, grew up in Pollok. He is a writer, performer, community activist and columnist, and former rapper-in-residence at Police Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit. He was part of the Poverty Truth Commission that was hosted in Glasgow in 2009 and has presented eight programmes for BBC Scotland exploring the root causes of anti-social behaviour and social deprivation. His bestselling and acclaimed first book Poverty Safari was awarded the Orwell Prize.

Books by Darren McGarvey
Trauma Industrial Complex
Darren McGarvey

An eye-opening critique of the trauma industry from Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey, revealing the unexpected consequences of sharing his story and outlining the need for systemic change.

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The Social Distance Between Us
Darren McGarvey

Orwell Prize-winner Darren McGarvey uncovers the truth about inequality in Britain in this searing critique of our remote, ineffective political systems

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