Odds and Ends #30: These are the *real* London "No-Go" Areas
Plus Sadiq Khan's re-election chances, stability in global trade, and how it turns out I'm right about everything.
Hello! It’s time for Odds and Ends, your newsletter-within-a-newsletter, rounding up the most interesting things I’ve seen elsewhere, plus a selection of bonus mini-takes.
This week I’ve unwisely decided to wade into the “No-Go Zone” discourse, and explain where the real No-Go areas are in London. Plus a trio of stories that happily confirm all of my existing political opinions. And stick around to the end for an absolutely brilliant little video.
But before we begin…
What’s Happening Now: The Age Old Question
First, a quick plug for What’s Happening Now. This week Sam and I were joined by comedian Lewis Hedges to discuss some of the challenges an ageing population creates (and I reiterate some of my arguments from my piece on what the birthrate weirdos are right about). Plus we discuss why our laws tend to be made by the elderly. So go and have a listen – and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Now, let’s get on with some other stuff…
Revealed: London’s real “No-Go” areas
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