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William Collinson
Swiping the Ladder
11 min read
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?
4th August 2026
By invitation: Stanislav romanuik
11 min read
A Two-Sided Partnership
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 Agust 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
William Collinson
Labour Factionalism: a Dangerous Game
8 min read
As the Labour Party agonises over the makeup of Andy Burnham's cabinet, MPs would do well to take a step back and look at the wider picture. What is more important, personnel or direction? The latter points to a powerful, fresh political project with the potential to enact real change. The former paints Parliament as a playground, a wholly unserious business.
18th July 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
The Red Herring of North Sea Oil and Gas
10 min read
The cost-of-living crisis and energy security are both central to the politics around the North Sea oil and gas. One argument is fundamentally based on an economic misconception, the other, alongside everything with this Labour government, is poorly communicated and seems increasingly out of touch and elitist. This must change.
3rd July 2026
grace wilson
Can Reform UK Ever Actually Govern?
6 min read
Reform UK has mastered the politics of opposition, but governing is an entirely different challenge. As the party moves closer to the possibilty of power, questions over its experience, organisation, policies and long-term stability are becoming difficult to ignore.
4th July 2026
William Collinson
How Will Burnham Deal With Trump?
12 min read
Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister-in-waiting. Regarding his stance on the UK's most important ally, he has remained wholly silent. Will he keep his head under the parapet, providing ammunition to those suggesting he represents more of the same, or come out swinging, which will challenge his promise to remain domestically focused?
13th July 2026
Grace Wilson
Are We Watching the Slow Death of the Conservative Party?
5 min read
The Conservative Party has recovered from defeat many times before, but with Reform UK rising, its voter base ageing and its identity uncertain, there are growing reasons to question whether this time really is different.
21st June 2026
William Collinson
16 min read
A Northern Populist Narrative: How Best to Harness It?
A deep dive into the socio-economic factors driving voting patterns in Makerfield and across the red wall. This article confronts the harsh realities of regional inequalities and the inadequacy of successive governments in addressing them.
18th June 2026