In a stunning case of real life imitating a movie, secret gardners are striking in London fixing up spots without proper authorization. You may recall the movie ‘Brazil‘ where covert duct repairmen worked in London, now the garden Ninjas strike. There are official gardeners but

“He was only allowed to do something here once every three months,” Mr Reynolds said. “If he wanted to water a border in the Old Kent Road, health and safety wanted him to shut down the dual carriageway. It would cost £600 just to water. I can come and do it on my way to work.”

Citizens strike back at a hopelessly incompetent government that can no longer provide basic services. Brilliant.

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