The UK has a long tradition of inventing things. Ploughs, steam engines, light bulbs. Computers, folding pushchairs, Mars Bars. Telescopes, Quorn, antibiotics. Clever British people have helped us work, rest and play for centuries. But people of the 22nd century will laugh at our backward ways. We could minimise future embarrassment by sorting out the…

I spent nine years as a parish councillor. As a statutory consultee on local planning decisions we were required to review and discuss all applications in our parish. Mrs Brown wants to convert her garage. Mr Black wants to trim his protected tree. Ms Green wants to build a house in her back garden. Let…

The UK has a problem with competitiveness. The seeds are sown in primary school, they sprout throughout the teenage years and engulf people in adulthood. Everywhere you look people are striving to be cleverer, prettier or richer. They’re flexing their shiny cars, their cool holidays and their children’s exam results. Not me obviously, though did…

Smaller commuter vehicles are the future! Still lugging that car around with you? Here are some futuristic options.

Modern cars are just updated carts. It’s time to design a modern commuter vehicle. Come on Elon, I believe in you!

Smaller vehicles are the future. Here’s how we could encourage them.