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Michael Walker

Michael Walker is the host of Novara Media’s TyskySour.

Why is my rent so high?

The failure of the state to build homes is the biggest cause of the affordability crisis, not restrictive planning laws.

By Michael Walker

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Why the fuss over mandatory reselection of Labour MPs? Democracy isn’t a job creation scheme

If Labour’s membership are to be fairly reflected in the Commons, the party requires serious reforms.

By Michael Walker

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