The article explores the lives and perspectives of two men, Jon and Lance, from Penzance and their views on local issues impacting their community, including voting practices and housing. Jon votes tactically in a Conservative stronghold, while his friend Lance discusses second home ownership, suggesting that the issue is more structural than individual. They bond over shared interests, particularly in dining and real ale, highlighting their connections to the local culture, further emphasizing the challenges faced by residents in a changing economic landscape.
My view is that people who can just about afford a second home are not really the problem. The problem is structural: you can’t blame people for taking advantage of financial incentives.
Lance was a quietly spoken, charming, articulate, intelligent chap. We agreed on the wine and we both ordered the same food. We like our fish, living down here.
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