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Politics, decoded. Fact-led reporting and algorithmic transparency for 2026.

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The UK political landscape in 2026 is louder than ever, but are we actually better informed? Slogans are winning over substance, and the "middle ground" of factual reality is being eroded by design.

It’s time for a new approach by introducing The Fulcrum.

Our mission:
Greenland, Gorton, and the Great Shutdown.

Check out our latest article.
The View From the Fulcrum: Greenland, Gorton, and the Great Shutdown
It’s been a minute.
open.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:17 PM
President Trump has announced 10% tariffs on UK exports, effective Feb 1, specifically citing the UK’s opposition to the US annexation of Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The 'Family Farm Tax' debate is back in the Commons this week. But if you’re still seeing posts about a £1 Million threshold, you’re looking at out-of-date data.
January 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Amidst the current controversy surrounding ICE, now seems like a good time to audit the claim “The UK is a police state” from Elon Musk with the most objective metric possible - lethal force against citizens.

Read the thread below to learn more.
January 10, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Rumors are circulating that PM Keir Starmer is "banning X" in the UK this week.

The reality isn't a ban on speech - it’s a Regulatory Collision between a sovereign state and an AI product.
January 9, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Is the UK’s most divisive political issue actually a ghost story?

While social media feeds scream that migration is "higher than ever," the actual 2026 data reveals a staggering 78% collapse in net migration from its peak.

Why is the public perception the exact opposite of the reality?
January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Check out our latest article!

An investigative audit into the data behind the slogans.
The 2026 Fiscal Collision: Why the UK’s “Shared Reality” is Breaking Down
An investigative audit into the data behind the slogans: From record tax burdens to the truth about the migration "cliff."
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The UK political landscape in 2026 is louder than ever, but are we actually better informed? Slogans are winning over substance, and the "middle ground" of factual reality is being eroded by design.

It’s time for a new approach by introducing The Fulcrum.

Our mission:
January 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM