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Labour's Housing Gamble
By grace wilson
3 min read
Labour has put £39bn behind its promise to rebuild social housing, but the first allocations show the difficult politics of deciding where that money should go. Greater Manchester has emerged with the largest settlement despite West Yorkshire recording the greatest housing pressure by waiting-list rates. Is Labour funding the places that need homes most, or the places it believes can build them?
28th August 2026
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FPW Latest Articles
William Collinson
11 min read
Is the Green Insurgency Still Alive?
Clearly, this is the year of the by-elections. The battle for dominance of the progressive wing of British politics was triggered by Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP for Holborn & St Pancras. While Zack Polanski contests an uphill battle he had no choice in fighting, Andy Burnham should revel in the opportunity to knock his main rival on the left out of the game.
24th September 2026
By invitation: rusafa shanha
Democracy is Popular. Voting Isn't.
7 min read
Low turnout is often treated as evidence of a democratic malaise. But the relationship between voting and faith in democracy is far less straightforward than it first appears. Looking at the UK alongside Switzerland, this article considers why citizens can remain committed to democracy while becoming increasingly reluctant to vote.
10th September 2026
by invitation: stanislav romaniuk
Untapped Potential: Rethinking How the UK Integrates Refugees
10 min read
Immigration is rarely discussed without becoming a debate about numbers, borders and public spending. Yet the question of what happens after people arrive is often overlooked. This article looks beyond the rhetoric to examine the economic contribution of migrants and refugees, and whether Britain’s current approach is making full use of the skills they bring.
8th September 2026
William Collinson
The NEET Crisis: What Can Be Done?
7 min read
While politicians are keen to suggest that they understand the gravity of our NEET (not in employment, education or training) crisis, they invariably fail to table serious solutions. Acknowledgement is not enough, action is required. What route can the state take to salvage a 'lost generation'?
24th August 2026
By invitation: rusafa shanha
The Third Shift: Reimagining Britains Higher Education
7 min read
As university becomes an increasingly expensive gamble, the promise of education as a route to social mobility is beginning to look less certain. This article asks whether the UK’s student loan system is still fit for purpose, and whether a degree really offers the same opportunities as it once did. As graduate numbers rise, the bigger question is whether university is actually helping to break down class barriers or quietly reinforcing them.
4th September 2026
William Collinson
The Danger of Climate Pragmatism
6 min read
Andy Burnham seems set to allow drilling of oil and gas in the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields of the North Sea. This could be his first major misstep as Prime Minister, both politically and environmentally. FPW examines how climate change, still our civilisations chief universal challenge, has slipped from the political landscape in Westminister, and specifically the role reactionary progressive politics has played in allowing this to happen.
27th August 2026
GRACE WILSON
Polanski's Chance
9 min read
The Greens have moved beyond the four seats they won in 2024, but turning widespread support into Westminster gains remains difficult. With Labour competing for many of the same voters, Polanski faces a bigger question: can issues such as North Sea drilling, climate change and the expansion of data centres turn the Greens' growing support into lasting electoral gains?
21st August 2026
By invitation: Stanislav romaniuk
A Two-Sided Partnership
11 min read
Far from a one-way financial pipeline to the frontline of the Ukraine war, the 100-year partnership between Ukraine and the UK, signed between Zelensky and Starmer, proves a net benefit for Britain. Cooperation on defence and contering FIMI is crucial for the UK's security. This should receive greater recognition.
6th August 2026
William Collinson
Silver Bullet Politics
17 min read
There is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution. Governance is beset with nuance and trade-offs, and the implementation of a wealth tax is certainly not exempt from this. This article examines the validity of the 'Zucman Tax', a proposal that has energised French politics and has the potential to do the same in Britain. Burnham, if this route is considered, must take Zucman's proposals with a pinch of salt.
26th July 2026
William Collinson
Swiping the Ladder
Emotive rhetoric of a 'lost generation' has captured the attention of the nation. A contracting labour market for Britain's young, combined with AI, wage policy pressures and a public health crisis, the likes of which we have not seen for generations, has exaggerated the UK's NEET crisis. Does Burnham's government have the bandwidth to take on another structural problem, or will this generational challenge be swept to the side once again?
11 min read
4th August 2026
Can Reform UK Deliver On Immigration?
Grace wilson
8 min read
Reform UK's immigration agenda is built on the promise of restoring control over Britain's borders. But governing requires more than political intent. This article assesses whether the party's flagship proposals are supported by a credible plan for implementation or underestimate modern immigration policy.
21st July 2026