Champagne socialist

Champagne socialist is a political term commonly used in the United Kingdom.^[1]^[2] It is a popular epithet that implies a degree of hypocrisy, and it is closely related to the concept of the liberal elite.^[3] The phrase is used to describe self-identified anarchists, communists, and socialists whose luxurious lifestyles, metonymically including consumption of champagne, are ostensibly in conflict with their political beliefs.

^ Moore, Matthew; Graham, Sarah (14 July 2010). "Champagne socialists 'not as left-wing as they think they are'". The Telegraph. London, England: Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
^ Rooksby, Ed (16 April 2013). "So what's the problem with champagne socialism?". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
^ "Ken Follett: Novel activist". BBC News. London, England: BBC. 3 July 2000. Retrieved 25 November 2012. Taking "Champagne socialist" jibes on the chin - "I've always been enthusiastic about Champagne" - the Groucho club member is no fair-weather friend of the party.

[1] Moore, Matthew; Graham, Sarah (14 July 2010). "Champagne socialists 'not as left-wing as they think they are'". The Telegraph. London, England: Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 5 May 2013.

[rooksby-2] Rooksby, Ed (16 April 2013). "So what's the problem with champagne socialism?". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved 5 May 2013.

[3] "Ken Follett: Novel activist". BBC News. London, England: BBC. 3 July 2000. Retrieved 25 November 2012. Taking "Champagne socialist" jibes on the chin - "I've always been enthusiastic about Champagne" - the Groucho club member is no fair-weather friend of the party.

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