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Of course the government should be focusing on building more homes, but what does this mean under the current housing and planning system, which ignore the needs of under-18s to have adequate outdoor play and recreation space? (1/4)

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'Evening Light From Battersea Bridge' (2014) by Adebanji Alade adebanjialade.co.uk

This is so good Laura Barton Jennette Arnold OBE

Top set from the sublime Jasmine Myra and her v wonderful band, playing from her new release Rising, at the adorably eccentric Cecil Sharp House - such a great venue ❤️ Robert Elms

Go on have a read. It’s only 500 words long 👇

Today marks 56 years since the collapse of Ronan Point, a 22-storey block in Newham. 4 died and many were injured. The disaster exposed fatal flaws in the design & construction of Large Panel System tower blocks towerblocksuk.com/ronan-point

NEW 🧵: how Britain became gripped by the worst homelessness crisis in the developed world

Hey ⁦Jasmine Myra⁩ Rising was on R3 Night Tracks 👏 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

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Bro has mastered the guitar fully

Times (£) Fierce article on planning corruption by former Cameron advisor Rohan Silva. His experience in London rings true. It’s not what you know, it’s who. Planning consultants quietly trade on that knowledge. thetimes.com/comment/column…

In Opinion Fifty years ago, the French high-wire artist Philippe Petit carried his life a quarter of a mile through the New York City sky on a tightrope. “The walk can never be repeated, but it also can never be undone,” writes Colum McCann. nyti.ms/4fxh1g2

Such sad news. I have worked with Nicky for over 20 years and she was such an inspiration and such fun to be with. Most recently we worked on a book about her time as Chair of LPAC trawling her archive and interviewing old friends. I shall miss her deeply OnLondon

Nicky was such a force for progressive politics across our city. She had an insatiable appetite for work but still found time to mentor those around her. She was also great fun to be with. I shall miss her deeply. Do read 👇

Exactly 12 years ago today, a Taliban gunman pointed his gun at my head and shot me for daring to speak up for girls’ right to go to school. I want to thank every person for your solidarity and support, from praying for my recovery to helping me in my work for girls’ access to

Just watched this again for the upteenth time. So good - that baseline, Shea’s vocals and how tight the band is. What happened to Shea? ⁦Laura Barton⁩ youtube.com/watch?v=MA1CUg…

My latest piece for On London. Do have a read about the continuing intrigue of Ruislip’s suburban spies. onlondon.co.uk/richard-dereck…