Chickens

Chicken sh** – that’s the problem Here’s a question: what has the River Wye got to do with new homes? … More

Elections

Imagine you are a Tory Councillor sitting in a safe seat and you are in the Cabinet. Are you looking … More

With the Labour Party almost certain to win the next election, the likelihood of some form of rent control is … More

The other day, I got the shock of my life. The plastic thing in my pocket began to make a … More

It’s good to see that the gentle art of bribery seems to be alive and well in the world of … More

Without a doubt, we are going to have a general election this year. (We have two by-elections in February – … More

Some truths about lobbying Tell the truth. Obvious, but so many schemes try to put a ‘gloss’ on the facts … More

Whatever you say about the French – and having worked with them – I could say a lot –little of … More

Italy is famous for many things: food, wine and its notorious bureaucracy. I’ve been there. But is the UK far … More

I remember as a student renting a hotel room in New York for $10. Now in the 1970s that was … More

For Irish mothers, the perfect set is a priest, a doctor and a lawyer. You can see why. The doctor … More

Local government is awash with cash and yet planners are being paid less than ever. Discuss. The Home Builders Federation … More