Fred’s dead (no he ain’t!) Just saw Fred Wesley @unionchapeluk.bsky.social. what a privilege. all time great trombonist, showman & mainstay of James Brown and George Clinton’s bands. New JBs are brilliant with back catalogue to die for. Tickets available for tomorrow. You won’t regret it.

Positive move from the Government and glad it’s happened quickly. Important to clarify the position after recent Appeal decisions to give more certainty to applicants and decision makers.

Much as I love Ant haven’t we been here before with Universal Credit and Andrew Lansley’s NHS reforms? I would be very cautious about throwing the whole system in the air when ministers already have many of the legal tools to add certainty anyway.

As ever an excellent and informative blog by Simon, as is the original post linked in the article about the substantive issue in the Epping case. Simon saw the writing on the wall on x/twitter long before most of us and is the epitome of a decent human being in indecent times.

The response to this is insane. Read the post it doesn’t replace other contact. AI may or may not be helpful but it is something that people are going to try so why not see whether it can be of benefit? And for the concern trolls (or people who think MPs are lazy) here’s his August surgeries.

Always thought we should move from negative regulatory approach to positive Government led plans to achieve improvements which developers contribute to. Having watched the bill committee i think that is the intention and I hope these clarifications re-assure people that is what will happen

Always thought we should move from negative regulatory approach to positive Government led plans to achieve improvements which developers contribute to. Having watched the bill committee i think that is the intention and I hope these clarifications re-assure people that is what will happen

Absolutely agree. We have done this before and can do it again, let’s finish the job, is much better framing. The tendency to catastrophise everything (even if you think it’s a catastrophe) politically puts it in the category of ‘this must be really hard and everyone must change their lifestyles’

Arteta will be pleased because actually this means Arsenal have won the Champions League because they had more possession in the 2nd leg against PSG.

Very disappointed there is no Whyteleafe South or Caterham.

The Board said women were too "emotionally labile" to be licensed to box, because of their menstrual cycle. It's still the only time I've ever advised a client they have a 100% chance of success

This is ugly, unworkable, nonsense and frankly a mask slip moment. We are in substantial danger of slipping into a moment of mass hysteria and moral panic not seen in decades and it cannot stand.

Enjoyed doing this. If you missed its on YouTube. In summary, IMV, Grey Belt is a well designed policy contributing to housing growth in the right places, in advance of more fundamental GB reviews (and New Towns). Forthcoming viability guidance is going to be important for this and generally.

Enjoyed doing this. If you missed its on YouTube. In summary, IMV, Grey Belt is a well designed policy contributing to housing growth in the right places, in advance of more fundamental GB reviews (and New Towns). Forthcoming viability guidance is going to be important for this and generally.

Sorry but there is only one holy trinity

This is one of my locals. If you live in Islington please support the pub by e mailing the Council. Some punters can be annoying but you live in bloody EC1! (Ps it’s licensing not planning!)

There's only any logic in upping London's housing target if you think that'll increase housebuilding rates - but London was failing (by masses) to meet the previous target - so I can't see how increasing it to even more unrealistic levels would help?