The media say Andy Burnham will give a major policy speech today in which he will announce plans for No10 North ((BBC News, Politics-Sean Sedona; 29 June 2026). Three party spokesman have already responded. Two in negative tones and one with scepticism. Repeating the detail of their doubt and criticism is tedious. Just recall the … Continue reading Party politics, devolution and delivery
Month: June 2026
More devolution with Burnham=more homes?
Assuming Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister some media sources are saying his number one domestic priority will be devolution of power, and budgets to the regions. If this happens is it s step in the right direction? It could be and it should be. With Burnham we start down this road with one rare and … Continue reading More devolution with Burnham=more homes?
‘Where do you get the money?’ Irrelevant!
Listened this morning to the BBC’s flagship Radio 4 programme Today (25 June 2026; the bit after the 8.30am news headlines break), with anticipation and hope. A piece about the government’s 1.5 million new homes by 2029, on a serious radio programme, and sound guest contributors, Helen Gordon, CEO of the property investors Grainger PLC … Continue reading ‘Where do you get the money?’ Irrelevant!
Working together: high-priority
The country needs a stable policy environment to provide a transport system that enables growth. So says Richard Holden MP, Conservative shadow Secretary of State for transport ( Discussion Brief, Transport : Growth and Delivery , 14 March 2026). I doubt the outgoing PM, Keir Starmer or his next successor, especially if it is Andy … Continue reading Working together: high-priority
Will Starmer resign (3)
He has resigned. Perhaps he has reigned in disgust, but if so he did not say it. Instead he said he believes that his resignation is in the best interest of the country. Clearly the BBC are pleased, anticipating as one of their journalists outside 10 Downing Street said, for them it will be a … Continue reading Will Starmer resign (3)
Will Starmer resign (2)
Now 9.22am and clearly BBC expect Starmer to make a resignation statement shortly. With their connections they will know. if he does go, the BBC faces an indictment. They have played the lead role in forcing the resignation of a leader elected less than two years ago. This is power without accountability. It is a … Continue reading Will Starmer resign (2)
Will Starmer resign?
No blogs for some weeks, partly due to personal issues taking priority and partly due to lack of substantive planning and housing supply catalysts. In fact I feel the vested land interests are now fully aware of, and are absorbing thethe realities of no housing. Recognition we have a problem and no solution is actually … Continue reading Will Starmer resign?