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Priced Out of Prosperity: Why Industry Is Leaving Britain Behind

21 May, 202519 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

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Why Britain Is Losing the Race for Industrial Investment Despite government assurances about “Global Britain” and ambitions to become a world-leading hub for innovation and industry, the economic reality tells a different story. A closer look at key industrial costs across a range of countries shows that the United Kingdom has become one of the … Read more

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Government by the Few for the Few

24 May, 202517 May, 2025 by The Wez

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Government by the Few for the Few (A Marxian perspective of the role of Government and the state within capitalism) (Written during the last general election in the UK). Manifestos have been published, promises have been made and intentions made opaque by the vagueness that always accompanies the usual mixture of hope, cynicism and downright … Read more

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Smart Data, Unfair Outcomes: How AI is Reshaping Insurance – and Not for the Better

18 June, 202513 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

How AI is Reshaping Insurance – and Not for the Better Image

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Introduction In the age of algorithms, the insurance industry has undergone a quiet but radical transformation. Once grounded in the statistical science of shared risk, insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to make highly individualised decisions about coverage and cost. What is sold as personalisation is, in truth, a sophisticated … Read more

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From Likes to Lies: How Your Data Fuels Personalized Propaganda

18 June, 202512 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

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Introduction: The New Face of Influence In an era where every click, like, and share contributes to a digital footprint, the manipulation of personal data has become a powerful tool for shaping public opinion. The Cambridge Analytica scandal unveiled the potential for data-driven microtargeting to influence democratic processes, setting a precedent for how personal information … Read more

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Our Democracy Under Siege

18 June, 20254 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

Democracy under siege Lady Justice In Chains

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Introduction: The Fragile State of Democracy Democracy, once considered resilient in the United Kingdom, is now under significant strain. Across institutions, norms, and civil society, the foundations of democratic governance are being chipped away by political opportunism, populism, and systemic decay. The dangers are not always explosive or dramatic; many are slow-moving and procedural, but … Read more

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Reform UK’s Populist Surge:

18 June, 20253 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

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Neoliberal Contradictions and the New Authoritarianism Populist Gains Amid Labour’s Decline. Reform UK’s electoral advances are a textbook example of populist strategy. By positioning themselves as the authentic voice of ordinary people betrayed by the political establishment, Farage and his party have successfully tapped into public anger and disillusionment. This is especially evident in traditional … Read more

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An Introduction to Dialectics

16 May, 20252 May, 2025 by The Wez

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One of the abiding curses of polemical discussion in this country is its didactic nature. This essay proposes that a dialectical approach can be much more productive: One of the many reasons for the misinterpretation of Marx’s writings has its origins in the misunderstanding of his method. His mode of investigation was entirely dialectical. To … Read more

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The Quiet War: Capital, Populism, and the Collapse of Consensus

18 June, 20252 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

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Modern Warfare: Why the Real Battles Are Now Economic In the 21st century, the idea of “war” has changed. Gone are the days when nations simply marched armies across borders to settle disputes. Today, war is fought in quieter, but equally devastating arenas: economics, technology, information, and ideology. We are living in the era of … Read more

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Why Proposed PIP Cuts Could Trigger a Council Tax Crisis

18 June, 20252 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

PIP Cuts and the Looming Council TAX Crisis

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Since the announcement of proposed cuts to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) on March 12th, I’ve been in dialogue with multiple MPs to raise serious concerns about the long-term consequences of these changes. At the heart of the issue is not just how many people stand to lose vital support, but who will ultimately bear … Read more

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Welcome to the Apoplectic Politico Blog

17 June, 20251 May, 2025 by Apoplectic Politico

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The Apoplectic Politico is a space for sharp, UK-centric political commentary and occasional forays into the wider world of geopolitics. This isn’t a news outlet or an academic journal, instead what you will find here are candid articles inspired by current events, as well as personal reflections on the state of politics today. While we … Read more

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