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The world we live in is capable of so much more than what we currently accept. I believe we can build a fairer, smarter, and more sustainable society; one rooted in common sense, compassion, and scientific progress rather than greed, short-term thinking, and outdated systems.
Here’s what that society looks like to me, and the practical steps I believe can get us there.
Water, energy, transport, healthcare, housing, and communications are not optional luxuries; they are the backbone of modern life. These services should be publicly owned or run as non-profits for the benefit of everyone, not private shareholders. This includes free universal broadband, expansion of public housing, and free public transport. Over time, we can move towards universal public essentials where most basics are free at the point of use.
Nationalisation isn’t about state control for the sake of it; it’s about efficiency, accountability, and fairness.
Extreme wealth concentration damages society. A fair tax system should require the wealthiest to contribute more, while ensuring ordinary people are not overburdened. We can also free up billions by reducing military spending through international peace initiatives, redirecting that money to housing, education, automation infrastructure, and renewable energy.
A properly structured tax system, free from loopholes and avoidance schemes, can fund world-class public services and infrastructure; without squeezing the working and middle classes.
Automation and AI will handle much of the work that once required human labour. We must ensure the productivity gains are shared fairly. A Universal Basic Income, funded in part by an Automation Dividend, will guarantee everyone a baseline income so survival no longer depends on wage labour.
The automation dividend is the collective benefit that arises when technology, robots, and AI replace human labour. By taxing automated industries and ensuring public ownership of key automated infrastructure, we can return this value to every citizen rather than letting it accumulate only in corporate hands.
UBI reduces bureaucracy, removes stigma, and gives people freedom; whether they want to work, retrain, care for others, or create.
Policy should be guided by evidence, not ideology. Religion must not dictate public policy in a modern, diverse society. This includes ending public funding for faith-based schools and ensuring all state schools are inclusive, secular, and open to all. Comparative religion and ethics can be taught factually to build understanding without indoctrination.
I support a government that:
A better society values every type of mind. Neurodivergent people, including those with autism, ADHD, and other conditions, are an asset. We need accessible assessment, workplace adaptations, and acceptance of different communication styles.
We need:
Car dominance harms our health, climate, and communities. We should invest in walking, cycling, and public transport. Free public transport should be funded as a universal service, reducing car dependency and improving air quality.
I support:
In a society where wage labour is optional, education must prepare people for a life of continuous learning and contribution, not just employment. Education should be lifelong, project‑based, and integrated into community life. There is no graduation; just ongoing personal development.
A better society starts with a better education system. Everyone deserves access to high‑quality education; not just the wealthy. That means properly funded schools, modern resources, and free university education for those who want to continue to higher education.
Education does not stop at the classroom. A well‑funded, independent BBC is just as much a part of the national education system as any school or university. Public service broadcasting ensures that people are well‑informed, exposed to a range of views, and equipped to make sound decisions.
The rise of the far right, for example, can be directly linked to uneducated and uninformed populations who are left vulnerable to manipulation, false promises, and “easy answers” that ignore the real issues. A properly educated, well‑informed society is a resilient one; capable of rejecting extremism and building a better future.
In a better society, our role models should reflect values worth aspiring to. Today, footballers, billionaires, and social media celebrities dominate the spotlight; but wealth and fame alone do not make someone admirable.
We should celebrate scientists, innovators, community leaders, and those who improve the world through knowledge, creativity, and compassion. Local heroes, educators, healthcare workers, and activists deserve far more recognition than those whose success is built on financial privilege or superficial fame.
Changing public perception starts with education, media reform, and cultural investment. Schools, public service broadcasters, and community hubs should showcase and celebrate people who embody curiosity, kindness, and contribution. By making these figures visible and valued, we can inspire the next generation to measure success not by money or followers, but by the positive impact they have on the world.
The internet is no longer a luxury; it is an essential public utility. Access to fast, affordable, and reliable internet should be treated the same way we treat access to water or electricity.
We need:
Key automated industries, such as large‑scale manufacturing, transport, and logistics, must remain in public or non‑profit hands so the efficiency gains benefit everyone, not just shareholders. Automation should be used to free people from repetitive and dangerous work, allowing more time for learning, creativity, and community contribution.
Technology should empower people; not isolate them, exploit them, or hand more control to unaccountable tech giants.
Beyond formal education, a healthy society depends on a population capable of thinking critically and spotting misinformation. This requires both education and structural reform of the media itself.
We should:
An informed, sceptical, and engaged public is the best defence against extremism, authoritarianism, and division.
A strong society is built on shared spaces, shared experiences, and mutual understanding. For generations, places like churches and pubs acted as the “third place” where people gathered outside of home and work. Many of these have vanished or no longer serve that role. We must create new, modern, inclusive spaces that bring communities together in a meaningful way.
We should establish a network of Secular Community Hubs in every town and neighbourhood. These are public, non‑religious spaces designed to be the main gathering point for learning, social connection, and civic life in every community. These hubs will:
Post‑scarcity is a society where technology and resources are so advanced and abundant that everyone’s basic needs can be met without economic scarcity.
In a post‑scarcity society where wage labour is no longer the central purpose of life, these hubs will become the main places where people meet, learn, contribute, and shape their communities. Work will still exist, but it will no longer define our identity or dominate our time.
By fostering constant interaction, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, these hubs will strengthen community bonds, reduce loneliness, and make society more resilient in the face of challenges.
The National Lottery is often marketed as harmless fun or even as a charitable contribution. In reality, it preys disproportionately on poorer communities, normalises gambling, and gives false hope. It is wrong to fund good causes and cultural projects by taking money from those who can least afford it.
We should abolish the National Lottery and replace it with proper public funding through progressive taxation and public ownership. Arts, sports, community initiatives, and charitable causes should be funded as a matter of principle, not as a by‑product of gambling losses.
Essential services and cultural life should never depend on luck or exploitation; they should be guaranteed as part of a fair and well‑run society.
A safe society is built on stability, opportunity, and belonging. When people’s basic needs are met, when they feel valued in their communities, and when they have access to lifelong learning, the drivers of most crime disappear.
We should focus on preventing crime at its roots by:
Where harm does occur, restorative justice will be prioritised over purely punitive measures. The aim will be to repair harm, reintegrate people into society, and address the causes of offending behaviour.
In a society that values inclusion and ensures no one is left behind, crime becomes less a daily reality and more a rare exception.
In a society where essential needs are guaranteed, traditional money will become less central to daily life. Housing, food, healthcare, transport, and education will be free at the point of use, funded collectively for the benefit of all.
For goods and services that are limited in supply or require extra effort to produce, we should introduce a social credit system. This will ensure fair access without re‑creating the inequalities of the old monetary system.
This system will fairly allocate limited or luxury goods in a society where essentials are free, ensuring no one can hoard or buy special access with money.
The system will work as follows:
This approach will reward contribution, ensure fair distribution, and prevent the emergence of extreme inequality. In a society where essentials are free and opportunities to contribute are abundant, economic coercion will be replaced by genuine choice.
We have the technology and resources to create an energy system that is clean, reliable, and so abundant it can one day become too cheap to meter. The future of energy is not fossil fuels or nuclear handouts to private corporations; it lies in renewables, smart infrastructure, and public ownership.
We should:
A publicly owned, modernised grid with both local and national coordination will ensure fair prices, energy security, and environmental responsibility. Clean, affordable energy will become a right, not a privilege.
Shifting away from fossil fuels will also reduce our reliance on authoritarian or unstable regimes that use energy exports as leverage. By generating our own clean power, we not only cut carbon emissions but also strengthen our national independence and contribute to global stability.
A publicly owned renewable energy system will be a foundation for the post‑scarcity society, powering homes, transport, manufacturing, and public hubs without the volatility and exploitation of the old energy model.
Real change will not happen overnight, but we can lay the groundwork now.
Political Engagement
Support political movements that prioritise fairness, public ownership, sustainability, and scientific thinking. In the UK, that means supporting parties prepared to be bold in tackling inequality, rebuilding public services, and planning for a post‑scarcity future.
Community Building
Local action matters. From community radio to neighbourhood hubs, from food co‑ops to cultural projects, we can rebuild the social fabric that has been eroded by decades of austerity and individualism. Secular community hubs will be central to this renewal, giving people a daily place to connect, learn, and contribute.
Challenging Narratives
We must push back against misinformation, media monopolies, and manufactured culture wars. That means speaking up online, in our communities, and through independent media projects. It also means promoting media literacy so that manipulation loses its power.
Technology for Good
AI, automation, and digital tools should serve humanity; not replace or control it. We must ensure they are used to free people from repetitive work, provide universal public essentials, and expand opportunities for learning, creativity, and community building. Ideas like Cognitive Continuance can help ensure technology aligns with human values rather than undermining them.
Cognitive Continuance is the idea that AI can learn from and model human thinking styles in a way that aligns technology with human values and decision‑making.
The automation dividend will be a key tool in this transition, funding UBI and free essentials so automation becomes a public good rather than a source of private enrichment.
The journey toward a better society begins with the choices we make today - in the voting booth, in our communities, and in how we choose to use and shape technology.
The society described in this framework is not a fantasy. It is a logical and achievable direction if we reject greed, short‑term thinking, and division, and instead commit to fairness, science, and collective progress.
We have the tools and the knowledge to guarantee that no one goes without housing, food, healthcare, education, or the means to participate fully in community life. We can create a society where work is a choice, where learning is lifelong, and where contribution is measured in human value rather than profit margins.
The alternative is clear: deepening inequality, environmental collapse, economic instability, and constant social tension. I refuse to accept that future.
The Future Society Framework offers a path towards a Britain where public services are run for the public good, where communities are strong, and where technology and automation serve everyone. It is a vision of a post‑scarcity society that values inclusion, sustainability, and human potential.
Real change will not come overnight, but every step we take in this direction will improve lives. Together we can build a future where the basics of life are guaranteed, communities flourish, and every person has the freedom to live a meaningful, fulfilling life.