Edgerton argues that reclaiming the concept of a national economy is essential for rebuilding democratic legitimacy and economic coherence in Britain. He critiques the post 1979 shift toward globalised, finance driven policy and contends that the Left has abandoned its own tradition of productive nationalism, one rooted in reconstruction, equality, and collective purpose. Edgerton calls for a new national critique that rejects imperial nostalgia and instead foregrounds workers, producers, and regional equity. He frames national economic planning not as insular or regressive, but as a radical tool for confronting elite interests and restoring democratic control over production, distribution and wellbeing.