…continued from Part 1   I finished university before the “Great Awokening”, at a time when “Cancel Culture” and “No-Platforming” … Continue reading “YIMBYism: A Primer (Part 2)”

The other day, a BBC interviewer asked the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, whether he was a “YIMBY” … Continue reading “YIMBYism: A Primer (Part 1)”

Boris Johnson has promised a “radical shakeup” of the planning system – the “biggest shake-up in 70 years” no less … Continue reading “Johnson’s “radical shakeup” of the planning system is not going to happen”

We are undoubtedly living in a time of great crisis. You have to be of an exceptionally optimistic disposition to … Continue reading “Ten steps which should change the British economy”

You hear that a private developer plans to build a new apartment building across the street. What does that mean … Continue reading “Housing: the case for YIMBY (Yes, In My Back Yard!) (Part 1)”

Rent controls are back on the political agenda. Their reintroduction is now official Labour Party policy, and the Conservatives will … Continue reading “Shooting the messenger: Rent controls have always and everywhere ended in failure”