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A blog for my thoughts on transport mostly as well as politics and life more broadly

What you will get: Transport

What you might get: Bordeaux, AFC Wimbledon, cats, politics, wine, Birmingham, cities

And finally, respect to Claire (Mrs B) and Camille (little Miss B)

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  • aviation (8)
  • Birmingham (51)
  • Birmingham Mayor (15)
  • Bordeaux (1)
  • Buses (9)
  • Cats (1)
  • Cities (60)
  • High Speed Rail (48)
  • London (39)
  • Mobility as a Service (8)
  • Politics (81)
  • Rail (69)
  • Random Thoughts (58)
  • Transport (107)
  • Uncategorized (5)

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Category: aviation

aviation, Birmingham, Cities, High Speed Rail, London, Politics, Transport

Planes and that London thing…

Well, having just watched Channel 4 News, oh and twitter and the internet all day, I feel properly engaged with … Continue reading Planes and that London thing…

aviation, Birmingham, Buses, Cities, High Speed Rail, London, Politics, Rail, Random Thoughts, Transport

My reflections on the 2012 Party Conference Season

Thank goodness it is over. Well, that is the short version at least but actually there was quite a lot … Continue reading My reflections on the 2012 Party Conference Season

aviation, Birmingham, Cities, High Speed Rail, London, Politics, Rail, Transport

My latest article for Progress published on aviation/high speed rail policy

Progress have published my latest article on a national long term integrated aviation and high speed rail policy this morning, you … Continue reading My latest article for Progress published on aviation/high speed rail policy

aviation, Birmingham, Cities, High Speed Rail, London, Politics, Transport

Aviation: 1 hub?? Why not 4!!

Right, time to dip back into the aviation debate… It was pleasing to finally see the Tory-led coalition government finally … Continue reading Aviation: 1 hub?? Why not 4!!

aviation, Politics, Random Thoughts, Transport

The reshuffle – my take

Cameron has now undertaken a reshuffle of his cabinet and ministerial appointments. Although he has had the temerity to undertake … Continue reading The reshuffle – my take

aviation, Birmingham, High Speed Rail, London, Politics, Rail, Transport

We need an integrated national aviation and high speed rail strategy

The title of this post says it all really.  We are pressing ahead with building a national high speed rail … Continue reading We need an integrated national aviation and high speed rail strategy

aviation, Birmingham, High Speed Rail, London, Politics, Rail, Transport

Aviation capacity – another post…

Given today’s opening with the news full of the current Transport Secretary,Justine Greening, seemingly in trouble as Cameron and the … Continue reading Aviation capacity – another post…

aviation, Politics, Transport

Where can we fly from? aviation capacity – the tricky question

It is fairly apparent that British aviation strategy typifies the British ability to agree on a long term strategy that … Continue reading Where can we fly from? aviation capacity – the tricky question

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