My favourite Rishi quote is, “I know how to handle the economy”. No, mate, you do not. (View Post)

The OECD defines “functional urban areas”. I haven’t looked at their methodology, but i presume it goes beyond political boundaries which often provide false comparisons. (View Post)

Here’s a good thread on how the planning system inflates costs, by a (former) road designed. https://x.com/michaeldnes1/status/1630578526293204993?s=46&t=L9g_woCIqbo1MTuBFCK0xg (View Post)

I “run digital businesses”. Prefer not to elaborate further as I’d like to stay anonymous. I already feel I give too much away! (View Post)

In part, neo-liberalism has hollowed out the idea of public service as a kind of mentality for losers. Globalisation has made the rewards outside politics literally life-changing. And the modern medi… (View Post)