Govt can afford them. It can borrow cheaper than companies or housing trusts and in the medium term starts to save money by providing accommodation itself rather than paying landlords housing benefit. (View Post)

Both centralised purchasing and local contracting can be used to save future money on a spreadsheet. You just need to state it boldly and decrease the number. By the time anyone founds it if it worke… (View Post)

Spending rose rapidly under Trump last time. His job is to hand out billions to other billionaires whilst pretending to make cuts. (View Post)

Restock council homes with a massive govt building plan also including significant training and apprenticeships so we have enough builders and trades for the next couple of decades rather than the sh… (View Post)

Staff christmas parties? Centralise purchasing of stationery? Am I nearly there yet? (View Post)