Councils are siding with a vocal nimby minority and against our pubs, restaurants and third spaces.
The Sekforde, established in 1823, faces closure as Islington Council tightens its licensing rules.
Our interview with the landlord Harry, is out tomorrow π
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Cultural NIMBYs - the vocal minority pushing to crush our third spaces.
Small numbers of residents complain and local councils use their power to stifle businesses with rules & red tape.
Pubs, restaurants, and even sports grounds are at risk. Let's back them, not block them.
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The Sekforde, est.1829, risks closure from Islington Council further tightening their licence.
The vocal minority doesn't speak for our communities. If you're in Islington, the deadline to support them is tomorrow.π
Say no to culture nimbys. π»π¬π§
islington.gov.uk/business/licenβ¦
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ReGeneration, our new mission to renew the Conservative Party launches tomorrow.
In 2025 the NGT campaign will scale to be a truly nationwide force.
Read the interview with board member Rt Hon Simon Clarke belowπ
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Itβs time for a new chapter of Conservatism. Watch this space for NGTs plans to drive party renewal.
Covered in todays @CityAM π
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"It's a system that is broken"
Listen to Josh Smith speak to @lbc.co.uk about rising house prices π
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12th December.
Stay tuned...
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ποΈ 12th December 2024
A big announcement is coming...
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The Labour Party is failing on housing π
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Brits have less living space than in NYC.
Tokyo, known for small living spaces, ranks better than London.
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Join us for a joint social with LGBTCons next week!
Details π
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