National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
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America on the cusp: phones vs fascism
We are watching a US inflexion point, where citizen action is confronting state violence and hardening authoritarianism. Where will it lead?
Labour is right to take action to protect children from the harms of social media
Labour MP Patrick Hurley explains why he supports the government’s decision to consult on further steps to protect children online, including whether access to social media should be restricted for under-16s.
Seven ways government could work better – and why it must
Roz Savage sets out how government in the UK could be improved
When shame left the room: racism, immigration, and Britain’s moral retreat
Britain is sliding backwards into open racism, fuelled by political silence, immigration narratives & the media. Can we reverse this fall?
The government’s budget is simply managing decline
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
Westminster’s grip holds Britain back. Community power must be part of our renewal.
Roz Savage MP argues that our resurgence will come from strong, empowered, connected communities
Polanski vs Farage – is this the new political duopoly?
A bold movement for social justice vs a self-serving lie machine
Reform UK will be following the Trump model of governance should they win
One session at Reform’s conference was titled “Saving British democracy and lessons from Trump”