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Fair enough, really. Can't argue with the logic.
Maybe removing the need for planning permission processes to benefit the large building companies who are friends of the Tories wasn't such a good idea then. Because many of the shires will have the same concerns.It's the NIMBY vote, nothing more, nothing less.
It is. You can't take the selfishness out of Tories.It's the NIMBY vote, nothing more, nothing less.
No!Does anyone believe anything Cummings says?
It's clear as feck he's just trying to come out of it all smelling of roses, bigging his genius up. He's a bigger twat than Boris and Hancock put together.
Or maybe it's because the country needs more homes for people to live in?Maybe removing the need for planning permission processes to benefit the large building companies who are friends of the Tories wasn't such a good idea then. Because many of the shires will have the same concerns.
Build. Build. Build? More like Bribe. Bribe. Bribe.
There are already separate rules for the likes of footballers, golf and tennis players.Government want to allow 2500 VIPs into the country for the Euro 2021 final so it can still be held at Wembley. None of those VIPs would have to self isolate as is government rules regarding those that come in. One rule for the haves one rule for the have nota
there are already separate rules in place. For example for the G7 last week. I don’t see the big deal, and think that the vast vast majority of people wild think this is a good idea in order to stage the Semi finals and final of the Euros.Government want to allow 2500 VIPs into the country for the Euro 2021 final so it can still be held at Wembley. None of those VIPs would have to self isolate as is government rules regarding those that come in. One rule for the haves one rule for the have nota
Sounds fine... I mean just like brexit we can agree to go along with it then unilaterally change the rules to suit us later right...Government want to allow 2500 VIPs into the country for the Euro 2021 final so it can still be held at Wembley. None of those VIPs would have to self isolate as is government rules regarding those that come in. One rule for the haves one rule for the have nota
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Wasn't there talk of him defecting to Labour years ago?
I'm not someone to complain about being on the wrong side of a few arbitrary rules resulting from covid. But my kids move up to secondary school this year. They are now not allowed to attend mutiple planned events, designed to help ease them into a new school they have never been to. It can be a difficult period for kids, even without the current situation and it seems like they've had the shitty end of the stick too many times over the last year.there are already separate rules in place. For example for the G7 last week. I don’t see the big deal, and think that the vast vast majority of people wild think this is a good idea in order to stage the Semi finals and final of the Euros.
only applies to people who stay less than 24 hours, have a negative test, stay in a designated hotel, can only travel with others in the same situation and can’t go to any other venues.
Do people actually have a problem with this?
You trust the motives of our corrupt government? Bless.Or maybe it's because the country needs more homes for people to live in?
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Wasn't there talk of him defecting to Labour years ago?
Is Cummings ultra conservative!? He seems pretty apolitical to me who just wanted money to fund the U.K. version of DARPA.I don't like much of Cummings' politics but he isn't wrong about the media class proliferating nonsense for a living. His primary fault is his egoism and his ultra conservative ideology but he isn't an idiot.
He designed the Brexit campaign and was the man behind "Get Brexit Done". He's definitely conservative in UK terms. I mean he is a complete Tory. He is also clearly quite liberal but I don't mean he isn't liberal when I say he is conservative.Is Cummings ultra conservative!? He seems pretty apolitical to me who just wanted money to fund the U.K. version of DARPA.
I can see your point, and there have been restrictions on everyone that have been frustrating, and indeed detrimental.I'm not someone to complain about being on the wrong side of a few arbitrary rules resulting from covid. But my kids move up to secondary school this year. They are now not allowed to attend mutiple planned events, designed to help ease them into a new school they have never been to. It can be a difficult period for kids, even without the current situation and it seems like they've had the shitty end of the stick too many times over the last year.
So yeah, I'd say I have a problem with this. While not a massive issue, it's yet another case of allowances being made for those with high wealth, while the rest just have to get on with it. The UK isn't completely out of the woods yet. By my understanding, we're relying upon the vaccine programme continuing at a strong pace to stay ahead of this latest wave(to put it simply). Taking more risks now, only increases the chances of further lockdowns or continuing restrictions past next month.
wtf are you on aboutYou trust the motives of our corrupt government? Bless.
You think the proposed changes in housing policy are because we need more homes?wtf are you on about
Are you denying there is a lack of homes for people to live in?
Oh give over, you. Are you denying there is a housing shortage in the UK?You think the proposed changes in housing policy are because we need more homes?
Very naive, at best.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...-cash-favours-cabinet-secretary-a9567121.html
You do love to generalise.Oh give over, you. Are you denying there is a housing shortage in the UK?
The people in Amersham and Chesham are Tory through and through. It's a clear NIMBY vote.
The same way that Socialists in Northern constituencies voted Tory because they're a bunch of fecking racists at heart.
In my view, it has become unfashionable to vote Labour for many reasons.Can someone explain how the feck the Tories are ahead here and fecking Galloway the cnut thrown in as well. Labour will need Lib Dem’s to vote tactically.
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there are upwards of 700k empty homes in the UK.You do love to generalise.
It is always said that there is a housing shortage and has been for many decades.
There may be a shortage of so called affordable housing.
But the rate of house building has gone up significantly in the last few years.
The biggest problem is that we are building some of the smallest houses in Europe and as a result, families need to move to bigger houses which they struggle to afford.
Bingo - in France a room is not classified as a bedroom unless it is 9m2 so a four bedroom shoebox in the UK would generally be classed as a 2 bedroom house with cupboardsYou do love to generalise.
It is always said that there is a housing shortage and has been for many decades.
There may be a shortage of so called affordable housing.
But the rate of house building has gone up significantly in the last few years.
The biggest problem is that we are building some of the smallest houses in Europe and as a result, families need to move to bigger houses which they struggle to afford.
Wait what? Not doubting you but that figure seems massive.there are upwards of 700k empty homes in the UK.
There is lots of affordable housing, but it’s not in the areas that many want it to be.
it is massive. It’s hugely unreported. One of the biggest issues that most of these properties are in a poor state of repair. The focus has been on new housing. So if you were a first time bitter without the required deposit, there is govt. help but only to buy new properties. In effect propping up the big house builders.Wait what? Not doubting you but that figure seems massive.
Landlords owning tens or hundreds of unaffordable houses in poor states of repair doesn't help either. Obviously nothing wrong with landlord/renter situations but there's sometimes very little incentive for the landlord to be responsible. And before anyone mentions bad tenants, there's plenty of incentive for them not to be twats - it's their only home - but if they're high, irredeemable twats, or have mental health problems or whatever, then they're likely not thinking about the future.it is massive. It’s hugely unreported. One of the biggest issues that most of these properties are in a poor state of repair. The focus has been on new housing. So if you were a first time bitter without the required deposit, there is govt. help but only to buy new properties. In effect propping up the big house builders.
Very few incentives to bring back houses in disrepair back into the housing stock.
Keir Starmer needs to go and read "the book of Job"... for comfort. Just when he thinks his lot as Labour Leader can't get any worse, Bercow does him this massive service!!! The 'Bercow' the only man who can topple both a Red Wall and a Blue Wall, just by being himself...." Keir's doomed ah tell yer, doomed!"Tweet
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Wasn't there talk of him defecting to Labour years ago?
having a private rental sector is essential for mobility. Like anything, there are good and bad landlords.Landlords owning tens or hundreds of unaffordable houses in poor states of repair doesn't help either. Obviously nothing wrong with landlord/renter situations but there's sometimes very little incentive for the landlord to be responsible. And before anyone mentions bad tenants, there's plenty of incentive for them not to be twats - it's their only home - but if they're high, irredeemable twats, or have mental health problems or whatever, then they're likely not thinking about the future.
For sure, I'm just saying that there are plenty of these types of landlord who don't give a feck about the houses and still make plenty of money anyway. That should be disincentivised in some way ideally.having a private rental sector is essential for mobility. Like anything, there are good and bad landlords.
i think there was a post in here about a housing association - which are often much worse than a small landlord.
its actually these small landlords that are in the best place to bring back into circulation the empty houses.
Many owner occupiers can’t afford or don’t want a ‘do upper’, and there’s not enough money in it for bigger developers.
with Section 24 and the introduction of EICRs - it’s getting closer towards ‘professional’ landlords.For sure, I'm just saying that there are plenty of these types of landlord who don't give a feck about the houses and still make plenty of money anyway. That should be disincentivised in some way ideally.
True. Better than it was no doubt. I suspect the problem is more enforcement - court cases take forever these days, and inspections of properties pretty much just aren't a thing.with Section 24 and the introduction of EICRs - it’s getting closer towards ‘professional’ landlords.
it’s ironic with these types of landlords, that spending money on repairs and maintenance correlates to higher rents and better tenants. Many fail to see the bigger picture.
Very good point that. Land is a finite resource and should be cherished and valued. Once it is covered by concrete, it is lost forever.there are upwards of 700k empty homes in the UK.
There is lots of affordable housing, but it’s not in the areas that many want it to be.
Indeed. I well remember being in Germany with work colleagues who were always keen to show me their homes. And I was completely surprised when they were able to quote the square metres size.Bingo - in France a room is not classified as a bedroom unless it is 9m2 so a four bedroom shoebox in the UK would generally be classed as a 2 bedroom house with cupboards