Chokehold
The Fabian Society examines the dominance of US technology firms across email, social media, payments and workplace software, arguing the ubiquity of US tech has concentrated control over many aspects of daily digital life.
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Local power
Political essay arguing Scottish Labour must define what it seeks to win for voters, focusing on local power and the party’s need to reconnect with communities beyond internal organisational debates after electoral defeats.
House rules
The Fabian Society argues residential care homes should be treated as residents' homes, discussing implications for housing equity, mobility, property choices over the life course and how policy should recognise care settings as people's homes.
New foundations
Reflective account of the 2026 Scottish election and its aftermath, describing counting-room rituals in Dundee and drawing lessons about devolved politics, local campaigning and the practical foundations of Scottish electoral politics post-election.
Francesca Brennan – Director of Scottish Fabians
Announces Francesca Brennan has been appointed director of Scottish Fabians; she previously worked in Scottish local government, education and literacy projects, has stood twice for the Scottish Parliament, and is a senior councillor in Inverclyde.
Untapped potential
Highlights the UK’s long‑running productivity shortfall — below the European average since around 2010 per the Productivity Institute — and discusses why boosting productivity underpins Labour’s growth agenda.
Against the grain
Discusses Botswana’s 2024 election where the long‑governing Botswana Democratic Party was replaced by the left‑wing Umbrella for Democratic Change, exploring the significance of this rare opposition victory in a historically dominant‑party state.
Brand new, but retro
Argues Andy Burnham’s new cabinet marks a decisive ideological shift from centralisers to decentralisers, changing the government’s animating purpose and challenging factional and personality-focused readings of Labour’s direction.
Arms length
Reflects on John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary and his argument that there are “credible ways” to address defence funding; notes he now controls departmental budgets and previously rejected proposals may be revisited.
A new direction
A Fabian Society piece argues Scottish Labour faces its ‘worst crisis’ and calls for a new leader with vision and empathy; the author is standing for leadership to make the party electable.