With the death of Pope Francis, the world loses not only a church leader but also a moral compass
Putting the ‘con’ into consultation
EMMA DENT COAD shines a light on attempts by the notorious Kensington and Chelsea Council to railroad through a development plan that no-one locally wants or needs, while slandering opponents as ‘Nimbys’

WE WERE delighted to host a Claim the Future event earlier this month with John McDonnell, looking at issues that affect our borough.
I chose to speak on a subject I’m all too familiar with, which affects everyone’s daily lives, which can utterly destroy or joyfully re-energise communities, but which immediately sends people off to sleep: the planning system.
Bear with me.
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