Selling space – Britain’s public spaces going private

When strolling in parks and squares, you could be forgiven for thinking that they are all publicly owned. But more and more public spaces are being bought by private companies and although the public is still allowed to use them, there are restrictions.

We speak to Will Self and the Conservative MP for Croydon South – Chris Philp – a member of the Treasury Select Committee.


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