The experts our cities need most

By Sophie Thompson2024-07-31T07:00:00

As expertise is welcomed back into government, it’s time our cities got the placemaking leadership they desperately need, writes Sophie Thompson

When Michael Gove, appealing to a populist agenda, said, “I think the people of this country have had enough of experts” there was a pretty sharp collective intake of breath. It may be time to exhale.

Flick on the news, scroll your socials… one thing seems certain. The expert is back.

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