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Those in largish houses with just one or two occupants who have done very well (on paper) due to the massive rise in property values since the 90s. As opposed to those struggling to pay for housing whether owning or renting (and many of the latter may never own). Hmm. Perhaps a centre left government can rebalance the situation.

Your blinkered thinking is shocking. I cycle maybe 15 hours many weeks in London. 20 mph makes it so much more welcoming. And much safer for pedestrians too. I really can't get my head around your position on everything brought in to make our streets safer and encourage people to drive less and use active travel. Is this really because of the LTN?

RIP Ace Frehley

All of the South Circular in the 20mph is a residential road. And a fair few schools on it too. Let's face it, much of the South Circ is a hotch potch of narrow roads. For much of it not even wide enough to pass a bike with appropriate room. The shared pavement/cycle path is uneven and has no priority over side roads. Further East when it is a proper dual carriageway speed limits are higher. If there were less vehicles there would be less congestion. Perhaps it will take half a generation or so for the masses to adjust to 20mph. I'm a fan. Please avoid one liners and whilst I don't agree with you, you have your point - rather than my wrong interpretation that you were a poor 'victimised' driver.

Fair point. But this is the same Starmer, as I said before, that was seen to be the adult in the room pre-election, following the recent run of chancers, crazies and failures? I really think the demonisation of him is wrong and it seems to be an epidemic. Johnson got away with things because he was this funny clown. May was seen to be wooden but didn't attract the same backlash and she facked up Brexit. I saw Corbyn speak as a back bencher and he was excellent. Didn't make him a great leader. What would are country have looked like if Brown had got in. Another person demonised by the media due to his bank manager persona. Yes, I get it, that we lampoon our politicians, based on some of their personal characteristics. Life was so much more fun during the original series of Spitting Image, Many politicians loved their send ups. Some even bought the models/puppets. Blair was first seen as a little school boy sitting between Prescot in his boiler suit, and Becket perhaps unfairly characterised. Not sure how they'd send him up as a (alleged) war criminal.... Just concerned that we are now so shallow in considering politics. Anyway, it is not just Starmer, it is his party, in particular his advisors. But perhaps give him a break.

On what basis do you say that? Are you an expert or just an entitled motorist?? Just accept it and move on.

Finches, apparently, sadly, the bike shop and outdoor adventures. Was on my way to the Walrus on Perry Vale, had to go the long way. Loads of fire crew and cops.

Driving smoothly avoiding harsh acceleration and braking actually increases the capacity of our roads as well as saving fuel, better for the vehicle and occupants and less pollution. No brainer. So why do so many of you speed up to speed bumps, stationary traffic at lights etc?

Oh, deffo a reason not to attend (Bud). Two of my tournaments have been in Germany where they insist on having the local brew as well. In Brazil it was Bud, but enterprising shacks on the way were selling Brazilian beer, although Brahma is just as bad. You need German communities to have decent stuff.

Another reason to be put off is the prices For most likely to be 100s of dollars for a ticket https://thefsa.org.uk/news/astonishing-world-cup-ticket-prices-revealed/

They [local authorities] set the [lower] speed limits, we all know that, good for them. The police enforce - what on earth is your point? Councils bringing in speed limits to protect lives [confirms my first sentence]. It is clearly not a generator of revenue. Why would you have a problem? We have had numerous discussions over the last few years, and whilst I know that you are not a petrolhead your views come over as an apologist for motorists breaking the rules. Yet you go on an on about cyclists, including those few that can exceed 20 mph.

The police (Enforce speed limits as the link below confirms]. Not sure why you have to question my expertise. A simple Google will give you the (same) answer https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/questions-mayor/find-an-answer/enforcement-20mph-zones-local-roads Good on the boroughs who have adopted 20mph [local authorities can set lower speed limits] , and shame on those who haven't. Cycling around Bromley many cars are doing 40mph plus on residential roads. Surely you can't condone that.

You would get points and a fine for 40mph in a 20mph and fully deserve them. Shame that you did not take on more of what was said at your speed course. Complain to TfL rather than using this as a justification for speeding. Warnings have never been issued in my memory for speeding caught on camera. That was forty years ago when a police officer may have stopped you in a following car.

Amended my earlier post to take this into account.

Picking on someone because you don't like their facial features may be hate crime. This is the same Starmer as some pinned their hopes on in as a vice of reason in pushing for a far more reasonable Brexit deal. Look back over the years and we had numerous PMs who were considered dull. The celebrity ones are full of faults, that often gets overlooked by history. That includes Churchill. You could say that people didn't like Hume because he could mumble and be incoherent at times.

Go on a speed awareness course and they will explain how every extra 1 mph will cause much greater harm when you hit bone and soft tissue. They also tell you how little time you save by speeding. I'm absolutely stunned how any of you can defend speeding. Money goes to central government, complain to them if you have a problem. Introduction of speed awareness courses gives you a second chance, saves points against your license, higher insurance and the chance to become a better and more courteous driver.

No denying that Labour's first year or so has disappointed those of us who wanted major change. But this demonising of the man is just ridiculous. There have been some good things, but drowned out by this insentient right wing driven media hatred. The same right wing media that loves Johnson and FaaReg (I think I've at last hit on getting the pronounciation right). A good example today - John Crace reports: That done [reference to Trump] , Starmer could move on. Britain had offered its full support to the peace process. Had worked tirelessly behind the scenes, with no need of recognition. Because it was our job. Recognising a Palestinian state had allowed other Arab nations to condemn Hamas. And we knew a thing or two about decommissioning weapons from the Good Friday agreement. But it was going to be a long haul. (maybe a rosy look, but nice to see something positive) A positive view on our position in the world and a player on the peace deal (albeit too late for many in Gaza) Here's GB news: Suella Braverman says she is 'ashamed to be British' after Keir Starmer’s 'humiliation on world stage' HTF can Braverman lecture anyone? Mail: Will Keir Starmer EVER recover from his viral humiliation by Trump in front of world? PM's efforts to bask in Gaza peace deal spectacularly backfire And slightly earlier in the Times: Starmer ‘duped voters’ and five more claims in explosive new book. In this case the left sharpening their knives - perhaps they could go back to Corbyn's time as Labour leader.

Visitors comment how nice London is with so many boroughs being 20mph. Some go home and then lobby their council.

I've not done a forensic analysis - on a second viewing: Going up Sydenham Hill from London Road/Lordship Lane, junction with Underhill and Langton with Camberwell Old Cemetery, Honor Oak Rec and the adjacent cemetery, Netherby Road and top of Canonbie (really don't see the point of Jazzer's post). Of the woodland and open space, I thought One Tree Hill, some of it looks like Sydenham Hill Woods, but could also be Camberwell Old Cemetery.

With the warmer weather I'd hold back pruning slightly

No. Government. Speeding is still classified as criminal, although you don't get a record for this. You have to have a silent protest against genocide for that. I'd prefer local authorities to be responsible so the money could be used for safer roads.

Fake taxi I'm afraid, Ford Consul made to look like a NY cab. But very photogenic!

Even Dories agreed that we have to maintain diplomatic relations with China rather than label them as a threat. I don't care about Chagos, beyond that decision should have been made years ago. He does pretty well with Trump, so give him some credit. I doubt if there is anyone in the position to take his place, as personable as Burnham is he failed in the past and is not the answer. Just accept that you have Starmer for till the end of term. More important to those that would not have Faridge as our next PM, still two thirds, is making the next few years work, or at the least doing well enough that we can have a centre left coalition to prevent Faridge becoming PM..

Perhaps you could be pleasant rather than pedantic. This is supposed to be a bit of fun but you have managed to already make it divisive. I expect others will be more jolly.

@IlonaM how was the march? Yet again I am struck by the politicians who call it a hate event - Pritti Patel on Kuenssberg, with the charming Dorries there too. I didn't witness much hate on the march I went on.