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FUTURE PROGRESSIVE WEEKLY
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Featured Articles
ELECTION FORECASTING • PROGRESSIVE EDITORIALS • STUDENT VOICES • MATURE DEBATE •
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
How Will Burnham deal With Trump?
william collinson
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
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