Unions hail UK’s rail renationalisation bills as a return to ‘public service’
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Separate measures in king’s speech will allow government to take operators into public ownership while Great British Railways is set up
  • @FarceOfWill@infosec.pubEnglish
    5•4 months ago

    Why on earth would anyone pay London prices for a house and pay commuting costs when they could just live in Brighton?

    • Daniel QuinnEnglish
      2•4 months ago
      • Their partner works in London
      • Their kid goes to school in London
      • They travel to the continent often
      • They like urban city life
      • Their art studio / gym / dance classes / choral group is in London
      • Their friends and family are all in London

      There are lots of reasons. Additionally, as you diversify the transport network and spread work locations around, housing costs even out across the region.