I was in Blackpool on Sunday. It's a puzzle. Obviously I know of its reputation. And the streets behind the front are rather run down. But 80% of the town's residential areas appear clean a… (View Post)

Who? Honestly, who? There are, what, 150-odd regular posters here. I'd struggle to pick three who are regularly supportive. Not being furiously critical all the time does not count as being supp… (View Post)

That last sentence is really, really low-grade gossip. (View Post)

The Tories had the two biggest shocks of the last 50 years to deal with. It's no wonder they struggled. Mind you, Labour have to deal with being a bunch of fucking idiots. So also, you can see w… (View Post)

I don't think that's true. Head to America and see what urbanism looks like in a world without planning. (Or less planning - there are still regulations.) (View Post)