(Not) Much Ado: If Britain loses its ‘third places’, democracy will follow suit.
Ollie Lawrence argues that Britain’s social places are slowly vanishing, and that the government cannot risk ignoring this phenomena, as the fate of democracy depends on them
Assisted Dying Bill Must Face Proper Scrutiny
Adam Jogee MP argues that the current debate on the Assisted Dying Bill is imbalanced, and that without comprehensive scrutiny, MPs risk passing a law with damaging consequences for society
Rolling Down the Hill
Republicans sat on their hands, Democrats on their feet: The fight for the power of the purse rages across DC.
Starmer’s Authority Must be What Drives His Government’s Agenda
Charles Martin argues that Keir Starmer is in a uniquely vulnerable position as Prime Minister and needs to shed off his lawyer-like habits and play the Westminster political game.
Scotland’s Housing Crisis: Why Right to Buy Deserves a Second Look
Meghan Gallacher MSP argues that declaring a housing emergency won’t fix anything, and that Scotland needs bold action, more homes, market fluidity, and a fresh look at Right to Buy
The Trudeau decade, from glory to weariness
Victor Elinzondo gives a summary of Justin Trudeau’s tenure as Canada’s Prime Minister, arguing that he clung to power for far too long, and became increasingly vulnerable as a result
The Welsh NHS is broken, but the Welsh Conservatives will fix it
James Evans MS argues that Labour Welsh governments have consistently failed to manage the NHS properly, and pledges to put forward ‘constructive solutions’ to fix it
Bleak Britain Flails at Davos
Charles Martin argues that Chancellor Rachel Reeves needs more short-term plans for economic growth if she wants to convince the Davos elite that Britain is a worthy place to invest in.
Looking Ahead: Why Labour Should Prioritise the Youth Now
Grace Holloway argues that Labour must champion policies targeted towards younger voters if they are to remain in office and reverse growing political apathy among Britain’s youth
Starmer’s got the gall: welfare cuts literally won’t help
Divine Neza argues that Keir Starmer cannot risk cutting public spending and ushering in a return to Tory-austerity and more unfounded attacks on welfare claimants.