The BBC's NIMBY bias
Plus why it's time to re-open Eurostar's forgotten stations and a new book about HS2
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On The Abundance Agenda podcast this week:
Martin looks at the BBC’s coverage of the Universal theme park and asks… why is it so weirdly negative?
James reminds everyone about Eurostar’s forgotten stations – in Ebbsfleet and Ashford, which haven’t seen international trains since 2020.
An update on the drama at Old Bridge Way with Alistair Strathern MP.
And we speak to Sally Gimson about her new book Off The Rails: The Inside Story of HS2 (out now!).
The Good Growth Foundation’s report on re-opening Ashford is here.
Starmer shouldn't give a conference speech – he should give an Apple-style keynote (by James)
Martin’s piece on the BBC’s Universal coverage will be here.
Our previous coverage of Old Bridge Way, with lots more context, is here.
Martin’s amazing expose of the attempts to delay HS2 in Wendover can be heard here.
And previous coverage of the Universal theme park is here.
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You need to check out Faw Side wind farm - insane story of NIMBY based delay!