One last rage before Christmas (Odds and Ends #84)

We can't even build a tram... and some other, slightly happier things

POD! On The Abundance Agenda this week, we talk about why the National Grid’s connection queue is broken – and screwing up Britain’s ability to build homes. Martin takes us back in time for a heartwarming Christmas tale about British infrastructure. And we speak to London Assembly Member James Small-Edwards, about his new report on how data-centres and homes are fighting for London’s scarce electricity supplies. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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And don’t forget to check out this week’s essay on why gamers are the biggest, untapped interest group in politics.

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Hello! It’s time for Odds and Ends, your semi-regular round-up of the most interesting links I’ve seen lately.

This week, I’m featuring:

• Britain’s inability to build a tram system in the one place that really needs one

• Why Keir Starmer seems caught between two big ideas

• My favourite Netflix series of recent times

• How China has mastered a really critical, strategic technology 😬

• Why rejoining the Customs Union won’t fix Britain’s problems

• A new film that really captures George Orwell’s original vision

• How YouTube incentivises people to act like dicks

• And a strangely fascinating insight into what made Top Gear work

Now let’s get started!