I am amused with David Herdson using the term 'populist' as a term of abuse. Do you know what it means ? It means when someone does something which is popular with 'people like them�… (View Post)

My point is that the government should do so. That it doesn't is a reason to criticise it. Of course the people in government - both politicians and bureaucrats - are also middle class and so ob… (View Post)

An advantage with new roads is that it improves communications and allows development along the length of the road whereas with rail its only at the points around the stations. (View Post)

Since when did anyone believe anything any government promised ? And you're assuming everyone is disappointed, whereas many are delighted: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-5… (View Post)

I see that PB is babbling about trains again. Consider how much time PB, and the media likewise, talks about trains compared with talking about road travel and especially bus travel. Trains are a mid… (View Post)