Matthew Holehouse
@mattholehouse
Public policy editor at The Economist
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www.economist.com Ban it harder! An unwelcome new trend in British politics Do not abduct that cat Playing music is already against UK railway bylaws and subject to fines of up to £1000 if causing a nuisance. We keep creating new laws despite poorly enforcing the rules that we already have.View quoted post on X
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You keep hearing the idea that reform of domestic planning rules is point-blank incompatible with UK's EU obligations. Seems a pretty maximalist interpretation of the TCA.
📈The Battle For Growth🏗️
Can Keir Starmer actually stop future bat tunnels? It’s not yet clear
With exclusive TV footage of the “bat tunnel” itself
Film by @tomlarkinskyView quoted post on X
Fascinating on Louis Vuitton arbitrage and how VAT rebates for tourists backfire
Our story reveals that Louis Vuitton, and perhaps other LVMH brands are not immune to thisView quoted post on X
Read the full story on Dark Luxury:
bit.ly/42HhkRz
Sometimes by neglect or distraction but also by design. Block on SE airport expansion was a 2010 manifesto commitment; icing Ox-Cam development was a policy choice.
Almost everything chancellor Reeves announced in her speech today – Backing a third runway at Heathrow. Relaxing planning constraints. Building Britain’s very own golden research triangle of London, Oxford and Cambridge. Unlocking money from pension schemes — could and should have been done by the previous Tory government. The fact that none of the above happened is a true measure of how much the Tories squandered 14 years in power. We are almost 2 decades behind where we should be.View quoted post on X
