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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