Democracy at the Cliff Edge
Sometimes a moment can be pivotal in a way which is not obvious at the time. This article explores whether the UK is at such a critical moment now, without […]
Judging Johnson
At some point, possibly this year, the Johnson premiership will be history. Johnson says that he would like to be judged on his record. How does that record look? Johnson’s […]
An Open Letter to Parliamentarians about the Health and Care Bill from NHS and Civil Society Campaigning Organisations
3rd March 2022 Dear Parliamentarians, Re Health and Care Bill We stand opposed to the Health and Care Bill, which would represent a dangerous, undemocratic and extraordinary power-grab by […]
Combatting Dangerous Bills
This government has introduced several Bills which are against the interests of 99% of the UK population. We and other organisations are campaigning against them. To campaign effectively, it is […]
Letter sent to 99% members
Dear Member, Johnson has made it clear that he will not go quietly. And even if his departure is now inevitable, he can still do an immense amount of damage […]
The Wars of Johnson’s Career
The most ridiculous war in British history is possibly the War of Jenkins’ Ear. But the most needlessly damaging may be the Wars of Johnson’s Career. In order to promote […]
Christmas Letter: Highs and Lows of 2021
Dear 99% members (and other readers), As 2021 draws towards a close, I thought it might be worth quickly reviewing some of the high and low points of the […]
Time to Change Track
The UK is a rich country with a proud democratic tradition. We have produced some of the world’s greatest scientists and a number of world-leading companies. We are strong in […]
The View from Outer Space
We have all had the experience of being so deeply immersed in something that we could not see the wood for the trees. And there is nothing we […]