James Pargeter

Can Andy Burnham bring back hope to UK housing delivery? My reflections on the new PM's approach, the UK's housing culture and the changing nature of housing need. And how can Build to Rent (BTR) and Rental Living help people, places and the economy into the future? btrnews.co.uk/article/can-...

Beginning of a new era today. Early days, but this looks promising… #OxfordStreet #pedestrianised

Rather than dismissing as 'bad apples', playing the victim or random whataboutery, surely a better line to take would be to illustrate the vast majority of 'good apples'? I wonder why they feel unable to do this..?

Is anyone aware of any good apples in this particular barrel?

This trend is real, and is likely to have continued still further since 2024. It’s also unlikely to reverse without significant delivery of additional homes right across the tenure spectrum. This needs to include purpose-built rental homes that actually suit more people’s circumstances.

Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

It’s been a while, but here’s today’s shot for #Caturday… 😻

Current status… 🎄🎅😻 #CataChristmas

A virtual Christmas card for everyone, courtesy of Private Eye..! In a polarised world, I’m firmly on the side of goodwill to all & tolerance of difference. With a sense of humour to keep everything in perspective! Merry Christmas everyone, and a very happy, peaceful and positive New Year..! 🎄🙏🎉

The government have just published this "package of support for housebuilding in the Capital."

An excellent appointment for @housingforum.org.uk - and very good news for the coherence of the wider housing sector. Congratulations, Alex!

Breaking News: Just seen Matthew Pennycook’s tweet (‘post on X’ if you prefer). He retains his role as Housing Minister. Phew. Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…

Belatedly, it’s #Caturday..! 😻

Many thanks for today's blistering intro on the disgraceful Farage and his modus operandi, @mrjamesob.bsky.social - keep on keeping it real..!

Best seat in the house! Ready for another hot day ahead… 🥵😻 #Caturday

RIP Brian Wilson In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢

My personal rule of thumb for #SpendingReview commentary is the phrase “the devil will be in the detail”. If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄

The infernal ratio strikes again, @mrjamesob.bsky.social 😱

“Everyone rents at some time during their lives – Build to Rent enables them to rent well.” My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...

Morning! #Caturday 😻

Morning - it’s #Caturday..!! 😻

Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks #TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock #TomorrowsPapersToday

Partial solar eclipse through light cloud, just a few minutes ago. Taken on a handheld compact camera at 40x zoom, with a 10-stop filter, from our garden..! ☀️🌙😎 #SolarEclipse

We'll also livepost the key highlights from our overnight analysis of the Spring Statement shortly after 9am. You can read the full 36-page report - Unsung Britain bears the brunt: Putting the 2025 Spring Statement in context - here www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...

Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space. Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.

There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.

“Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia” - BBC News Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose… www.bbc.com/news/article...

Morning..! #Caturday

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Daily Star: LIAR SAYS LIAR IS A LIAR #TomorrowsPapersToday

What Europe would have looked like if we had frozen the borders 3 years into WW2 because we just needed to stop the fighting.

Some Friday Fun from @privateeyenews.bsky.social following recent housing and planning announcements..! 😂💯👏 PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷‍♂️🤣

FT: Trump’s takeover proposal for Gaza condemned by US allies across world #TomorrowsPapersToday

Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.

A sunny morning for the return of #Caturday… ☀️😻

Word of the day is ‘catch-fart’ (17th century: an obsequious individual who will always follow the political wind.

Important by Martina Lees in yesterday's @thetimes.com - a bleak assessment of just how far the UK has failed to deliver and maintain sufficient social & affordable #housing. A tale of false economies over decades, which now presents huge challenges. Hope this Gov't will address. bit.ly/4g87Ql4

"Housing is the biggest crisis facing our city" @london.gov.uk yesterday on how London's #housing need has extended beyond the poorest in society over recent decades. The response must surely include prioritising new mid-market homes for those outside defined affordable criteria..? bit.ly/3WmUJpp

A magical, frost-fest of a chilly morning in Richmond Park today… 🥶❄️😍

Watching the #ARSMNU #FACup match has reminded me of a pet peeve. A 'missed penalty' should mean the attempt was off-target (i.e. striker's fault). If it was on-target, but saved by the keeper, it should be a 'saved penalty' (i.e. keeper's credit). I feel weirdly strongly about this distinction...

It's been a terrible week. A terrible, terrible week. The worst people on earth are full of energy and vigour, the best are defined by anxiety and self-doubt. Here are three simple rules to surviving the next four years, because by God we'll need them iandunt.substack.com/p/a-little-b...

INDEPENDENT: Five years on, the true cost of Brexit #TomorrowsPapersToday

For Maths fans, 2025 is a square. 45² = 45 x 45 = 2025 Also, 9² x 5² = 2025 40² + 20² + 5² = 2025 My favourite? 1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025 #Mathematics #teaching #education