Planning committees are often dominated by councillors whose decisions reflect political convenience and vocal local opposition rather than the broader public interest.
The accusation that housing has suddenly turned into a financial commodity ignores history
“The status quo is not neutral. Every day that we fail to build enough housing, we are choosing to deepen inequality and stifle opportunity.”
At this summer’s general election, only just over half of the votes of all registered postal voters living overseas were counted. Many were denied that right. But as a new report demonstrates, solutions are at hand.
Trump’s victory is a wakeup call. It is time to regroup and get serious about the world we want to live in.
‘With the full approval of the state, too many industries are dominated by organisations of dubious practices, if not downright criminal activities.’
We must move away from focusing on election day to focusing on election season.
Without reform, the government’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament will remain out of reach, and the housing crisis will continue to deepen.
“Women make up half our population. Their suffering should not be treated as normal.”
Chris Worrall writes on the rally which shows ‘the moment has indeed well and truly come for the YIMBY movement’
