Quote Originally Posted by RonnieBird View Post
Who do you think encourages ridiculous regulations to thwart small builders who, unlike multi nationals , cannot absorb the extra costs and therefore not only prevent competition and ,( by the way ) , perpetuate the housing shortage ?

Who do you think benefits from this effective building monopoly for a few and the big prices of houses which result ?
A clue - it's not (or was not) Jean-Claude Junker or Donald Tusk. Look closer to home.