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January 29, 2026

Politics for the Many in January 2026: Top Stories from Parliament, Unions, and UK Politics

Financial Times
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A New Year brings with it new supporters of electoral reform including business leaders and The Economist. Here are the top lines and stories from the UK, Parliament and trade unions. How our voting system affects jobs, pay, and investment Topping the list of things that trade unions tell us they want to talk about are ‘industrial issues’ such as …

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January 22, 2026

Why we must act quickly to preserve our democracy and safeguard our social contract

US protest
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A guest blog by Mark E Thomas, Founder of The 99% Organisation Most constitutional reform is based on the “good chaps theory” of politics according to which, although politicians vary in their effectiveness and competence, they’re all working for the good of the country. What is happening in the United States today shows the power of a bad actor, even …

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