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Jack Kessler

OPINION - Let’s admit Nimbys have a point about building disruption in London — then win them over

“OMG, didn’t they notice there was an airport when they moved there?” This was a typical response on Twitter to the news that Newham council had rejected a proposal by City Airport to extend its operating hours, over noise pollution concerns.

Cue the incomprehension, performative or otherwise, of the Yimbys — the “yes” in my backyarders.

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