🌍 The Future Commons
Local"The planet is not a stakeholder. It is the table."
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Policies
Streamlining Research Investment for a Sustainable Future
I agree that the current system for research funding is often too cumbersome. The sheer volume of bureaucracy can indeed stifle innovation, and I’ve heard from colleagues about the frustrating application processes. It’s vital we support ou
Why Are We Still Paying For Kids To Memorise Useless Facts?
Seriously, why are we forcing kids to memorise dates or the exact population of Botswana when they can look that up in two seconds on their phone? It’s like teaching someone to churn butter when we have electric mixers. We're not preparing
Tax the rich to save the planet
I'm proposing a new wealth tax to help fund the transition to renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. We need this because climate change is already having a devastating impact on our planet and it's only going to get worse if we don'
Establishing a framework for dignified end-of-life choices
The current parliamentary deadlock on assisted dying highlights a fundamental human rights issue. Access to a dignified end, free from unnecessary suffering, should not be a matter of political expediency. We need to establish a clear, com
The Green party's 'unrealistic' ideas are the only realistic response to reality
I hear this criticism often, usually from people who consider themselves pragmatic: the Greens have nice ideas but they are not realistic. I understand the instinct. Some Green proposals do sound ambitious. A four-day working week. Universa
Freedom of movement should be a right, not a privilege for the wealthy
One of the consequences of Brexit that is rarely discussed honestly is that freedom of movement now exists only for people who can afford it. If you are wealthy, you can still live and work in Europe through investor visas, golden passports
Make climate impact assessment mandatory for all new legislation
Every piece of legislation that passes through Parliament has a financial impact assessment. It does not, as standard, have a climate impact assessment. This is an extraordinary omission given that climate change is the single issue most li