No. 01
BusinessMay 5, 2026
AI snitch: when the Met's Palantir tool hunts the Met
The Met's Palantir AI flagged hundreds of officers in a week. Workplace AI surveillance has crossed into the UK public sector — what it means for you.
Topic
politics
15 essays
No. 02
TechnologyFebruary 14, 2026
The UK doesn't have an AI problem — it has a growth problem
The UK's proposed AI bill adds friction to a stagnant economy. With 0.1% GDP growth, the last thing businesses need is more regulatory burden.
No. 03
OtherNovember 27, 2025
The UK Budget's growth problem: why won't British firms invest?
The Budget boosts infrastructure and R&D but ignores the deeper puzzle: UK firms underinvest because too many lack the management capability to deploy capital well.
No. 04
BusinessNovember 3, 2025
America's energy innovator's dilemma: when success becomes your biggest vulnerability
The US is falling into the same trap that killed Kodak and Blockbuster — but this time it's happening at a national level with renewable energy.
No. 05
OtherOctober 3, 2025
I asked ChatGPT how it would solve Britain’s economic problems
I asked ChatGPT how to solve Britain’s economic problems — explore its honest, realistic ideas, trade-offs and how they might work in practice.
No. 06
BusinessSeptember 5, 2025
The buck stops here: Why "I was just following advice" is never an excuse
Angela Rayner's resignation proves it: 'I followed advice' isn't an excuse. Why leaders must own their decisions in the age of AI and advisers.
No. 07
OtherSeptember 3, 2025
Immigration is a change management problem, not just a political one
Immigration debates focus on politics, but the real issue is poor change management. Applying business principles could transform the approach.
No. 08
OtherAugust 31, 2025
AI and Jobs: Back the Person, Not the Post
AI job fears are real. But unions should back people through change, not freeze it. Transition unionism beats job preservation every time.
No. 09
OtherAugust 22, 2025
Opportunity-first Britain: raise floors, open doors, don't lower ceilings
Stop punishing success in the name of fairness. Real equality means equal chances, not equal outcomes
No. 10
OtherAugust 21, 2025
Yes-first Britain: breaking the habit of no
Britain's culture of "no" is stifling growth and productivity. Time to flip the default and embrace a Yes-first approach to unlock our potential.
No. 11
TechnologyApril 14, 2025
AI is our generation's industrial war — and the UK must fight to survive
The UK must act boldly on AI or be left behind. National survival depends on urgent investment, reform, and the will to lead. No more dithering.
No. 12
OtherApril 11, 2025
Growth vs. Protection: Labour's Economic Tightrope
Labour’s growth agenda risks stalling as union ties complicate reforms. Can Starmer deliver productivity while keeping unions onside?
No. 13
OtherMarch 2, 2025
American exceptionalism at a crossroads
Examining American exceptionalism in 2025—its history, impact on foreign policy, and whether it still serves the U.S. or risks isolating its allies.
No. 14
OtherSeptember 16, 2023
The great British debate: Should we ban the American Bully XL?
A look at the UK debate on banning the American Bully XL dog — arguments for and against breed-specific bans, safety, ownership and policy.
No. 15
OtherSeptember 5, 2023
Accountability in politics: a call for scrutiny during elections
A call to strengthen political accountability. Why election scrutiny matters, how voters can demand responsibility, and what real oversight looks like.