Well, London as a region received no EU funds. Britain being Britain tends to put money into banal and transient “programmes” rather than splendid and long-lasting place-making. (View Post)

The UK cut off its own funding stream and has not replaced the regional funds like for like. Another lie. (View Post)

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)