Not in our backyards - in yours!

George Osborne and Eric Pickles favour changes to planning regulations but
oppose developments in their own backyards. Photograph: Martin Argles

This duplicity caught my eye when it appeared in the Guardian 10 days ago. Today there is an opportunity to do something about it.

For those wishing to protest against the "breathtaking hypocrisy" of Ministers who want to scar what's left of our countryside while protecting their own little bits of England, 38 Degrees have lanched a 'Save our countryside' petition. Readers may wish to add their names.