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Reclaiming the Narrative: Featured Articles
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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
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
The Danger of Climate Pragmatism
william collinson
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
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