Which nation? I take it you mean the United States or Great Britain?
Because a few people, unless they invest their money into capital, can only buy so much. How do you justify the purchase of multi million dollar race horses. Who benefits from such a purchase?
How do you justify the purchase of a mansion with 12 bathrooms? Who needs such a place except a family of 13 children and 2 parents?
However, if they are conscientious and spend on capital and business interests, they put their wealth to work and and create jobs which helps many people.
The correct answer is - remained a political movement.
The Solidarity labor union continued its existence and remained a thorn in the eyes of the leading political parties, by constant monitoring of the situation in the market and labor, they very often made protests and occasionally riots, especially where the prices of the most important products were going up.