Over the years canvassing for Labour, I’ve been heckled, shouted at, I’ve had doors slammed in my face. I’ve had dogs chase me down paths and I’ve had people weep in front of me.

But tonight I had probably my worst ever exchange on a doorstep.

Let me explain… Our leaflet in Rochester had a promise on it about getting more NHS dentists in the area and tackling anti-social behaviour… along with some other stuff. Like most voters, I barely glance as what’s on these leaflets.

I am just here to data harvest!

London's population has boomed since mid 90s. During 90s and 00s, London achieved something pretty remarkable, its traffic levels remain pretty static despite the increase in population. But around 2010 that all changed... SatNav arrived.

https://twitter.com/BetterBrockley/status/1436011405455540224

Suddenly whole swathes of London's roads were being opened up to everyone. No longer did one need 'The Knowledge' of cabbies. All you needed was a little box in your car. Small residential roads were opened up as efficient routes to get from A to B.

While this is unhinged I have had people shout "shame” at me at a planning committee before.

https://twitter.com/yimbychris/status/1436254172974919720

Our current planning system encourages engagement through objection and at the final stage. It creates these adversarial environments where residents feel like they have one final shot to plead against new homes.

*clears throat*

Here come my takes.

https://twitter.com/footballjoe/status/1435983904222195717

1. Handballs rules that remove intent as a key factor in whether an infringement has taken place, are a mistake.

2. Players fall over to force the referee to make a decision on a foul. Too often referees let trips or tugs go if a players stays on their feet. This isn’t diving.