Why the government is surrendering to Big Nature. And we speak to the Deputy Mayor of London about building homes in the capital.
James’s piece on the Planning Bill amendments and why the government might screw it up is here.
Martin’s piece on climate emergencies will be here.
James’s other piece on the vacuum where Starmerism should be – and how Abundance can fill it, is here.
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00:21 Government's Planning Bill Dilemma
01:16 Importance of the Planning Bill
04:08 Proposed Amendments and Their Implications
07:54 Internal Politics and Party Management
16:26 Climate Emergency Declarations
24:09 Empty Fields and Financial Distress
24:28 Net Zero Skeptics and Climate Emergency Declarations
25:27 The Cognitive Dissonance in Climate Action
26:40 Promoting the Podcast and Substack Newsletters
27:48 Interview with Tom Copley: Housing in London
30:16 Challenges in London's Housing Sector
32:39 Green Belt Development and Political Implications
43:26 Balancing Housing and Infrastructure
50:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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