The English (or British) countryside is truly special, and weirdly taken for granted. That’s why I’m so insistent about the green belts even though I recognise they impose a significant planning cost. (View Post)

This is an important question, actually. The UK is not alone, the other English speaking countries are the same, actually. I think it’s got something to do with the car and an unholy alliance between… (View Post)

They certainly have an appropriate understanding of the correct gin to tonic ratio. The late Queen would have approved. (View Post)

I don’t credit the EU specifically, except to note the Spain has received massive funding from them and they’ve used the money very well. Spain now looks and smells and tastes like a first-league Eur… (View Post)

Unlike the UK, Spain spent its EU funds on decent infrastructure. (View Post)