The HS2 benefit-cost ratio was deeply flawed, IMO. We routinely underestimate the passenger numbers on public transport (eg Crossrail) and Treasury-think always makes investment in the SE of England … (View Post)

I guess the thing would be to have a perpetual programme of government investment that underpins the economy and improves infrastructure over decades, like German rail electrification. Edinburgh shou… (View Post)

The big difference is social media. There's currently a gang war going on in Edinburgh with shootings, arson etc, with some of it quite close to where I live. Looking at Facebook, you'd thi… (View Post)

I disagree. I think Johnson's policies - levelling up etc - were both aspirational and optimistic. It wasn't until Sunak started to hint at culture war (in desperation) that the Conservativ… (View Post)

The cabinet not being appointed by the King? (View Post)