This is Our World

1. Israel’s Strategic Importance to the West

Israel is not just an ally — it’s a linchpin for Western influence in the Middle East. The U.S., in particular, sees Israel as:

• A stable democracy in a volatile region • A military and intelligence powerhouse (sharing cutting-edge tech and surveillance data) • A counterbalance to Iran

Because of this, Western governments (especially the U.S., UK, and Germany) often frame their support for Israel as non-negotiable, even when Israeli actions draw global condemnation.

2. Military-Industrial Ties

Billions of dollars flow in arms deals and defence cooperation. The U.S. alone provides Israel with over $3 billion annually in military aid. Criticising or cutting ties risks:

• Economic fallout for defence contractors • Political backlash from pro-Israel lobbies • Losing influence in the region

So, even when there's clear evidence of disproportionate violence, many governments choose diplomatic language over decisive action.

3. Fear of Losing Leverage

Some countries argue that maintaining ties with Israel allows them to "influence from within." They worry that:

• Openly condemning or sanctioning Israel might harden its stance • They’ll lose any say in peace negotiations (however theoretical those seem)

But this "seat at the table" approach often looks like enabling, not influencing.

4. Double Standards and Media Framing

Let’s be real: if the same level of suffering seen in Gaza were happening in a Western country, the global response would be swift and furious. Palestinians are often:

• Dehumanised or reduced to statistics • Framed through a "terrorism-first" lens • Spoken about only in terms of how they relate to Israel's security

This allows for massive civilian death tolls to be normalised — or worse, justified — in public discourse.

5. Geopolitical Paralysis at the UN

Any meaningful resolution is often vetoed in the UN Security Council, usually by the U.S. This creates a sense of impotence in international law, where rules seem to apply to some countries, but not others.

6. The Fear of Being Called Antisemitic

There is a very real — and often weaponised — fear among politicians, celebrities, and even NGOs that criticising the actions of the Israeli government will be conflated with antisemitism. This silences voices or forces them to water down statements, even when they’re speaking about clear violations of human rights.

The Result?

We end up with: • Empty condemnations • No ceasefire • No accountability • A humanitarian catastrophe that plays out in real time while the world watches

PHASE 1: Foundations (Years 1–5) Goal: Build revenue, increase trust, stabilise the economy



Key Actions:
 - Introduce a reformed progressive income tax system

- Fairer brackets (0–60%) based on ability to pay

- Remove personal allowance “cliff-edge”
 - Tax capital gains and dividends at the same rate as income
 - Introduce a wealth tax on net assets over £10 million
 - Close tax avoidance/evasion loopholes with robust digital reporting and compliance enforcement
 - Invest in HMRC capacity to improve enforcement and transparency
 - Begin gradual public buyback of water and power infrastructure
 - Pilot free basic electricity for low-income households



Financial Impact:
 - Raise additional £60–100 billion per year
- Reduce the national deficit to under £250 billion annually
- Lay the groundwork for future budget surpluses

PHASE 2: Access & Equity (Years 6–15) Goal: Guarantee access to basic needs, reduce inequality, and create surpluses



Key Actions:
 - Roll out universal free water and free electricity for all households

- Funded from taxation reforms, climate levies, and redirected subsidies

- Infrastructure owned and operated publicly or not-for-profit
 - Launch a national programme for home energy efficiency upgrades
 - Create a Green Sovereign Wealth Fund to invest surpluses in renewables, infrastructure, and regional development
 - Expand digital public services to improve efficiency and inclusion
 - Continue reduction of the national debt through fiscal surplus



Financial Impact:
 - Generate annual surpluses of £30–50 billion
 - Maintain universal services at an estimated cost of £40–50 billion per year
 - Strengthen domestic economic resilience and long-term prosperity
 - Debt-to-GDP ratio falls to approximately 75%

PHASE 3: Transformation & Stewardship (Years 16–35) Goal: Embed fairness, achieve long-term sustainability, and reduce national debt



Key Actions:
 - Expand publicly-owned renewables and energy storage systems
 - Establish National Water and Energy Councils to oversee sustainable, fair delivery
 - Legislate a Universal Access Guarantee for water, electricity, housing, and digital access
 - Explore a Citizen Dividend funded by national renewable profits
 - Implement targeted investment in regional economic regeneration
 - Prioritise education and healthcare to support innovation and wellbeing



Financial Impact:
 - Sustained annual surpluses of £50–75 billion
 - National debt reduced to below 30% of GDP
 - Free essential services protected by law and widely accepted as untouchable foundations of a fair society

Structural Protections for the Plan To prevent future governments from reversing or weakening the plan, the following constitutional and legal protections should be enacted:

 - Enshrine the principles of universal access to water and electricity in law, with repeal requiring a public referendum
 - Require a two-thirds parliamentary majority to amend core taxation and public ownership policies
 - Establish an independent Fiscal & Social Justice Oversight Authority with legal powers to challenge regressive reforms
 - Mandate annual transparency reports on fiscal fairness, tax contributions by income group, and service access statistics
 - Include sunset clauses for emergency exceptions, ensuring they automatically expire or revert to baseline protections



These structural safeguards are designed to ensure that future modifications to the system must be for the public good and cannot undermine the principles of fairness, universal access, or sustainability without democratic consent.