I think we have to make passing this planning applications /patriotic/: we need a sustained PR campaign from all sides spelling it out to the oldies (it’s mostly the oldies) that by opposing planning… (View Post)

Exactly. We cannot have a system where forgetting to carry out a badger survey (or whatever) sends an entire planning application back months or even years. It’s insane. Dan Davies has been banging o… (View Post)

I know we’ve said that Labour’s vote was incredibly efficient, but this chart (from the Electoral Reform Society, natch) really nails that: (View Post)

I do admire Jess Phillips’ utter unwillingness to put up with anyone’s bullshit. (View Post)

This is silly. Not speaking for Barty, but a libertarian would probably argue that car owners who block the road by insisting on parking on the street should pay in proportion to the cost they impose… (View Post)