Sprawl balls

Coming in late, but what is Simon Jenkins on? The implementation of single farm payments is thus critical to more than the fate of British farming. It will decide whether the countryside, at least in southern Britain, remains in a remotely rural form. Not only must the money be sufficient to keep farmers on the… Continue reading Sprawl balls

Right to buy

Someone brought to my attention that there was a TV programme this week (apparently a repeat) about the 80s property boom: Cue Christine Hamilton [wife of Neil] for whom, according to the commentary, “principles were never an issue”. She bought her flat for £4,500 and had a buyer lined up the following week for £45,000.… Continue reading Right to buy