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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
TONIGHT: Why we need a fairer Britain with @lseinequalities.bsky.social Our CEO Will Snell discusses his new book 'The Fair Necessities' with Professor @aaronreeves.bsky.social and Sarah Kerr, chaired by Professor Armine Ishkanian 🕡 6:30pm | 📍LSE & online 🔗 Register: www.lse.ac.uk/internationa...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Fairness Foundation was proud to support @costoflivingaction.bsky.social's Day of Action at Parliament today. Particularly glad to hear the inspiring contributions from those with lived experience, as momentum grows around calls for real change to be delivered at this year’s Budget.
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A tiny group of people decides how billions of pounds of workers’ pension savings are invested, while the people the money actually belongs to have very little say. We’ve published a new report setting out how workers could be given a stronger voice👇 🔗 fairnessfoundation.com/holding-the-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Join our event this Wednesday at 6:30pm at @lseinequalities.bsky.social, with @aaronreeves.bsky.social, Sarah Kerr & Armine Ishkanian, to discuss Will Snell's new book 'The Fair Necessities'. 🔗 Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/internationa...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Join us at the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social on 22 October at 6pm to discuss Will Snell's new book 'The Fair Necessities' about how we build a fairer economy and society. Ft. @dannydorling.bsky.social, @jowolff.bsky.social & Fran Bennett. 🔗Register here: www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/blava...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
In 'The Fair Necessities', Will Snell sets out how unfair inequality is undermining our society & economy. Join the discussion on Weds 14 October, 6:30pm at @lseinequalities.bsky.social, with @aaronreeves.bsky.social, Sarah Kerr & Armine Ishkanian. 🔗Register here: www.lse.ac.uk/internationa...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Today, we've published a new report with @compulsoryvoting.bsky.social. In it, we make the case that compulsory voting could help to address the political inequality caused by extreme economic inequality. 🔗 Read the full report here: fairnessfoundation.com/the-missing-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our team had a really engaging & productive time at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Thank you to all the participants at our three panels, especially Secretary of State Lisa Nandy MP, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, Leigh Ingham MP & @joemorrismp.bsky.social, as well as all those who attended.
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣 Heading to Liverpool this weekend? Come along to our Labour Party Conference event on Monday: "Britain's Wealth Gap" with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, featuring @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, Will Hutton & Sarah Kerr. 🔗 luma.com/yan7k94k (no Conference ticket needed)
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Last week, we launched Will Snell's new book "The Fair Necessities" in a packed room at @policyatkings.bsky.social. In this week's Fair Comment, Will examines three of the main challenges to the book's argument raised at the launch event, and responds👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/getting-an...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join us at Labour Party Conference for "Good Growth in Towns" w/@jrf-uk.bsky.social ft. Lisa Nandy MP, @leighinghammp.bsky.social, @katieschmuecker.bsky.social & @drjennings.bsky.social Too many of Britain's towns feel left behind. This panel explores how we can change that. 🔗 luma.com/d9ijpia4
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
At this year's Labour Party Conference, we're delighted to be co-hosting Britain's Wealth Gap with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, featuring @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, Will Hutton and Sarah Kerr. The panel will ask what a fairer wealth distribution would look like and how we can get there. 🔗 luma.com/yan7k94k
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚨Out today: The Fair Necessities🚨 In his new book out today, Will Snell sets out how unfairness is holding Britain back and explains what a fairer country would look like. Order it today: fairnessfoundation.com/the-fair-nec... 📍Launching tonight at KCL: fairnessfoundation.com/posts/the-fa...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💰In this week's Fair Comment, we set out how ending elite influence in politics demands a cap on domestic political donations👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/stripping-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Tackling Britain's wealth gap doesn't just require the right policies, it requires politicians who can overcome four barriers to changing Britain. Read more about those barriers in this week's edition of Fair Comment 👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/four-locke...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In a new piece for Fair Comment, Will Snell sets out why taxing wealth is only one part of the solution to tackling wealth inequality 👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/three-ways...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The concentration of wealth is harming our economy and democracy, but those arguments rarely get made when the super-rich are challenged, so they often get a free pass. Will Snell on how to have a better conversation about wealth👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/why-is-no-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
💵In a new article for @brightblueuk.bsky.social, Will Snell sets out why taxing work less than wealth would help support free markets, expand individual freedom and reward genuine graft and enterprise. 🔗 centrewrite.brightblue.org.uk/the-right-sh...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Fair Necessities (out 8 September) has been selected as part of a @waterstones.bsky.social promotional offer! ⏰ Until 11:59pm on 24 July, get 25% off the RRP when you pre-order via the Waterstones website/app. Use code **SUMMER26** to claim the discount! 🔗 www.waterstones.com/book/the-fai...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
For years, we've underestimated the role that good and bad luck play in shaping success. Now, AI is accelerating the conversation about how we value work, and challenging the myth of meritocracy more than ever before. 🔗Read more: www.faircomment.co.uk/p/ai-will-ki...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
In the latest edition of Fair Comment, our Head of Policy & Research Jack Jeffrey speaks to @hettieobrien.bsky.social about her book 'The Asset Class', charting how private equity became one of the most powerful forces reshaping our economies. 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/the-billio...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Today's a timely chance to catch up on our December report on fiscal devolution, which explored ways to: 💡Bring together learnings from the nations ✍️Review the tax code for devolution potential 📍Ensure no area falls behind through equalisation 🔗 fairnessfoundation.com/a-fair-share
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📈In a new blog post, we unpack why the growing concentration of wealth poses a major challenge to our economy, society and democracy. 📢We also explore how to build a fairer economy, where wealth and opportunity are more widely shared. Read in full: www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/06/22/t...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
☀️Extreme heat doesn't affect everyone equally. As temperatures soar, the heatwave poses genuine risks to some of the most vulnerable people and communities. 🔗Read our previous report on the link between heatwaves and inequality, and what to do about it: fairnessfoundation.com/inequality-k...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Across the UK, where you live can cut your life short by as much as 16 years. That’s why we’re supporting changes to the Health Bill, put forward by the @healthequals.bsky.social campaign, which would make tackling health inequalities part of the law. 🔗 healthequals.org.uk/what-were-ca...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Economic inequality has a disproportionate impact on young people, yet their perspectives are too often missing from policy development. Our new report examines the research on young people's perceptions of inequality 📈 🔗Read in full here: fairnessfoundation.com/growing-up-i...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
📣Speaking on @lbc.co.uk this afternoon about how Musk's trillionaire status reinforces the feeling among many that our economy is unfair and broken. 📈Government policy must back the UK's genuine wealth creators, while reducing the inequality holding ordinary people back 👇
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Breaking the link between wealth & health is critical to building a fairer economy and society. Our new post explores how extreme wealth inequality is shaping life chances in the UK, as we back calls from @healthequals.bsky.social for a stronger Health Bill. 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/breaking-t...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
💡Important contribution from @rozsavage.bsky.social today at PMQs, calling for a much-needed cap on political donations. For a fairer politics, we must finally address the unchecked influence of big money in our politics. 🔗 Read our previous piece here: labourlist.org/2025/12/fair...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
☀️ As temperatures soar, it's a timely moment to revisit our earlier report on how wealth inequality amplifies heatwave risks. Based on an expert roundtable, it shows how inequality increases vulnerability to extreme heat, and what can be done about it. 🔗 fairnessfoundation.com/inequality-k...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📝In our latest edition of Fair Comment, we summarise 11 key insights from a recent workshop at @bristoluni.bsky.social on how people think about fairness and inequality, organised by @paulhufe.net 🔗Read the full piece here: www.faircomment.co.uk/p/fairness-i...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🚨 Today we’ve released Takers, a new report showing a strong public mandate for tackling wealth extraction in the UK. 📈 It finds wealth extraction is widely opposed across the political spectrum, undermines economic fairness, and demands urgent policy action. 🔗 fairnessfoundation.com/takers
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A timely moment to revisit our March interview with @andyburnham.bsky.social 👇 In the piece, the Mayor reflects on the next steps in building a fairer economy that works for all communities through fair growth and balanced development. 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/north-by-n...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
📚Stir to Action’s Book Festival brings together writers, thinkers, and organisers to explore working-class culture, democracy, regeneration, and technology. 📅 London 22-23 May 📍 St Katharine Cree, London Check it out here 👇 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/stirt...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
While the announcement of a cap on student loan interest rates is welcome, it will only affect a graduate’s total balance, not what they repay each month. We need much bolder policy to build a fairer system. 🔗Sign @rethinkrepayment.bsky.social's petition: www.rethinkrepayment.com/sign-the-pet...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This week, we joined other civil society organisations, led by @soifutures.bsky.social, for an event on long-term thinking in UK politics 🔗Our research shows short-termism is holding us back: fairnessfoundation.com/posts/missio... and change is overdue 💡Great to be part of this growing momentum
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Today, we've released a new report by political economist and author Will Hutton. It explains why Britain is stuck- and what policymakers can do about it. Read the full report today👇 🔗 fairnessfoundation.com/escaping
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Most economists agree: Britain’s property tax system is a mess. Yet fixing it has proven politically unpalatable. As we develop new work on the politics of property taxation, we’d welcome evidence, ideas and collaboration. 👇 🔗Read more: www.faircomment.co.uk/p/the-politi...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Last Thursday we brought parliamentarians, researchers and campaigners together in Westminster as part of the launch of our new report on the UK’s racial wealth gap. A great discussion on the scale of the challenge, and what policymakers can do next. 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/a-tale-of-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
This morning the Fairness Foundation and the Black Equity Organisation launched our new joint report in Parliament on the UK’s racial wealth gap. Combining evidence and case studies, it reveals the scale of racial wealth inequality today. Read more 👇 fairnessfoundation.com/a-tale-of-tw...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Interesting to hear @chriscurtis94.bsky.social calling out a broken economic model which rewards grifters over grafters (wealth extractors over creators)- immediately followed by a piece on the wealth management industry (!). All politicians should draw this line, as Hannah Spencer did last night.
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
📢 Only a few hours left to pre-order The Fair Necessities with 25% off! Written by our Chief Executive Will Snell, the book explores why Britain needs to become a fairer country- and how we get there. 🔗 Offer ends 23:59 tonight: waterstones.com/book/the-fai... Code: FEB26
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Our Chief Executive Will Snell's new book is out in September! In it, he explores why we need a fairer Britain, and how we get there. 🔗 Waterstones' 25% pre-sale promotion is running until Friday, so now's the perfect time to grab a copy: www.waterstones.com/book/the-fai... Code: FEB26
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We've released new polling this morning on wealth creation which sends a clear message to policymakers: Back Britain’s genuine wealth creators - and take on the extractive practices draining our communities. 🔗Read more: fairnessfoundation.com/making-or-ta...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Council Tax is outdated and unfair, often forcing people on lower incomes to pay much more than those in wealthier places. It's long past time to fix it. That's why we're backing @fairershare.bsky.social's petition to review this broken system. ✍️ Sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Our response to the publication of the Representation of the People Bill 👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/statement-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Today, alongside 60+ organisations, we’ve welcomed progress on the Bill to remove the two-child limit: cpag.org.uk/news/stateme... The policy was always unfair, arbitrarily penalising children in bigger families. Progress on its removal is a welcome step for families across the UK.
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
NEW: January Roundup 👇 💰 Money in politics (@spotlightcorruption.org @transparencyuk.bsky.social @oxfamgb.bsky.social) 🤝 Fairness & social cohesion (@moreincommonuk.bsky.social, @uclpolicylab.bsky.social) ⚖️ A fairer economy (@balancedeconomy.bsky.social) 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/january-20...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Government policy sometimes prioritises the wishes of certain groups over the public interest. This is partly driven by unfair influence on decision-making. But what other factors are at play? www.faircomment.co.uk/p/the-power-...
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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
📈New research from the @highpaycentre.bsky.social shows that FTSE 100 CEOs earn the median full-time worker’s annual salary in just over two days. Sensible measures such as worker representation on boards should be advanced without delay. 🔗 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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