Pragmatism over Purity

The Fourth of July celebrates American pragmatism. It makes imperfect solutions work while Britain obsesses over purity.

Jul 12 • Rafe Fletcher

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Britain makes profit a dirty word

And focuses on sharing a stagnant pie, rather than growing it.

Jul 5 • Rafe Fletcher

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May 2026

Civic nationalism needs civic pragmatism

Muscular values can't survive rapid demographic change.

May 31 • Rafe Fletcher

Do entrepreneurs need democracy?

Established businesses love Singapore's political predictability. But does that same order quash new ones?

May 3 • Rafe Fletcher

March 2026

Pro-natalism doesn't work. Communities do.

Top-down efforts to boost fertility rates are a futile endeavour.

Mar 29 • Rafe Fletcher

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Britain needs muscular citizenship

Creating a stronger civic identity requires greater reciprocity.

Mar 8 • Rafe Fletcher

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February 2026

AI vs The Industrial Revolution

Britain could square protectionism and classical liberalism in an age of economic hegemony. Today's conservatives must pick a side.

Feb 22 • Rafe Fletcher

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Statist Singapore Builds. Statist Britain Plans.

Singapore and Britain both take a statist approach to building houses. But Singapore is forceful while Britain is obstructive.

Feb 8 • Rafe Fletcher

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January 2026

Why Britain Doesn't Invest - And How To Fix It

Real estate myopia creates a lottery of haves and have nots. Britain should look abroad to show bricks & mortar isn't the only asset class.

Jan 25 • Rafe Fletcher

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Is Democracy Decadent?

Does Vox Populi really guarantee prosperity?

Jan 11 • Rafe Fletcher

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December 2025

Britain's Brain Drain

Are young people giving up on Britain?

Dec 14, 2025 • Rafe Fletcher

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November 2025

Make the UK Competent Again

How to get the best and brightest into government

Nov 30, 2025 • Rafe Fletcher