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1,033 words, 5 minutes read time. Tax avoidance has become one of the defining issues of our time. At its heart lies a simple truth: while most people have little choice but to pay what they owe through PAYE or straightforward self-assessment, many of the wealthiest individuals and corporations operate in a completely different world. … Continue reading
2,927 words, 15 minutes read time. Mutual societies – organizations owned by their members rather than outside shareholders – are a thriving part of the UK’s economy and community life. As a supporter of mutual ownership, I’m proud to note that the UK is home to thousands of mutual societies across all sectors, from finance … Continue reading
Campaigners have every right to celebrate.In a landmark ruling this week, the Court of Appeal upheld a High Court decision striking down key anti-protest legislation pushed through by the previous Conservative government. It’s a win for the rule of law, a win for accountability, and above all, a win for democracy says Pat Harrington. What … Continue reading
1,000 words, 5 minutes read time. Reform UK scored a string of shocks in May 2025: it won 10 councils, two mayoralties, and the Runcorn & Helsby by-election – the latter by just six votes. Farage hailed the night as “huge” for Reform, reflecting deep discontent with both Labour and the Tories. These results were … Continue reading
We now have the results of the local elections. While we should be glad to see the Labour Party punished we are still in the era of Red v Blue politics. It is just that the Reform UK Party is a different type of blue. Better than the Tories in theory, but still a party … Continue reading
Set featured image 1,307 words, 7 minutes read time. In an extraordinary move that signals a sharp departure from decades of hands-off industrial policy, the Labour government has taken emergency control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, the last site in the country still producing primary steel from raw materials. The decision, rushed through Parliament in … Continue reading
THIRDWAY THINK-TANK | The Voice of the Radical Centre 