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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 22h

Ah, the "national treasure", as a certain sort of person calls him: www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/t...

Tommy Robinson told police ‘not a chance bruv’ when asked for mobile pin, court told

Tommy Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is standing trial after being charged under the terrorism act

www.standard.co.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 22h

Not dismissing or making light of the cockroaches-on-London-buses story doing the rounds this morning. But it is reminding me of the bedbugs scare a couple of years back. Let's hope the cockroaches story proceeds in the same way: tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

tfl.gov.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 1d

One of those mysteries that might never be solved.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 1d

This is what one of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside of India looks like.

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate light overcoming darkness, hope overcoming hardship, and unity in our diversity.

A person stands on stage addressing a large crowd gathered in Trafalgar Square for Diwali on the Square. Colourful tents and festival stalls fill the area behind the crowd, with the National Gallery visible in the background.

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 1d

I will be sure to remember that.

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 1d

Where are the Greens going in #London? There's great excitement among their activists about their new leader. But will every past Green voter in the capital be as enthused? And by how much can they really close the gap on Labour, which they aspire to displacing? www.onlondon.co.uk/dave-hill-wh...

Dave Hill: Where are the Greens going in London?

Activists have been invigorated by the election of Londoner Zack Polanski as their leader, but they have a lot to do if they are to challenge Labour in a big way

www.onlondon.co.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 1d

Spent a bit of time yesterday catching up on Susan's Enthusiasms. Hall remains a good example of the degeneration of the Conservatives. #london

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 1d

I crossed Tower Bridge on my #London travels early today (before going to Diwali on the Square). I could not have timed it better.

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 1d

I asked them if they were tired of smiling yet. They said yes, but they didn't seem to mind. Photo taken in front of National Gallery as Diwali on the [Trafalgar] Square got underway. #london #truelondon

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 2d

Also available at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. #london #truelondon

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Jonathan Freedland @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social · 3d

On the Gaza deal, crediting Trump - and the painful cost of his failure to act so much earlier. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump wants a prize for the Gaza deal. But the real question is, why didn't he do it earlier? | Jonathan Freedland

The ceasefire in Gaza happened when the US president lost patience, but how much horror occurred, how many people were killed because he delayed, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

www.theguardian.com

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 2d

Long queue again outside V&A East Storehouse at the Olympic Park in east #London yesterday afternoon. How odd. The way some politicians and journalists tell it, people who live in the capital are scared to venture outside their homes. #truelondon

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 3d

John Vane: Dottie Trott: www.onlondon.co.uk/john-vane-do... #london #truelondon #londonstories #islington

John Vane: Dottie Trott

She was despondent as the days grew shorter and darker, but then she came across the shining light of hope

www.onlondon.co.uk

Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you Michael.

Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 4d

Why is the City of London Corporation parting company with Billingsgate and Smithfield markets? A very big long read by me with confidential bits and Oliver Twist: www.onlondon.co.uk/why-is-the-c... #london #truelondon

Why is the City parting company with Smithfield and Billingsgate?

An in-depth account of the politics and the negotiations behind the ending of a historic relationship

www.onlondon.co.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

And now @carolinerussell.bsky.social too.

Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

Stars of first hour or so of Mayor's Question Time have been @annebclarke.bsky.social and @hinabokharild.bsky.social. #MQT #london

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

Stars of first hour or so of Mayor's Question Time have been @annebclarke.bsky.social and @hinabokharild.bsky.social. #MQT #london

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

From April 2016: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/dave.... #MQT

Sadiq Khan's concern for London's Jews shames his smearing Tory foes

The contrast between the Labour mayoral candidate’s understanding of hate crime and community relations and Zac Goldsmith’s lack of it is tellingly sharp

www.theguardian.com

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

Mayor's Question Time beginning very shortly: www.youtube.com/watch?v=olsu... Don't get your hopes up. #London

London Assembly (Mayor's Question Time)

YouTube video by London Assembly

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

Interesting to watch the local Left rivals to Labour gearing up and looking ahead to next May. Will they collaborate or compete? What are their suggestions for dealing with council budget pressures and other difficulties faced by local authorities? #london #hackney

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

Her close ally & fellow Trump Tory, Alessandro, has praised Kemi Badenoch this week. But, so far, #Susanhall has not. It's normal for Hall to show more enthusiasm for such as Rupert Lowe than for her own party, of course. But her silence during #conservatives2025 has been striking.

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shortsarky88.bsky.social @shortsarky88.bsky.social · 5d

It was a dream come true for this to come together. Thank you so much to everyone who came along!

Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

In collaboration with @shortsarky88.bsky.social I put on a special screening of a special #London movie at a special London venue last night: www.onlondon.co.uk/my-beautiful... #truelondon

My Beautiful Laundrette at the Cinema Museum

A famous and groundbreaking London film received a special screening at a very special south London venue

www.onlondon.co.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 5d

In collaboration with @shortsarky88.bsky.social I put on a special screening of a special #London movie at a special London venue last night: www.onlondon.co.uk/my-beautiful... #truelondon

My Beautiful Laundrette at the Cinema Museum

A famous and groundbreaking London film received a special screening at a very special south London venue

www.onlondon.co.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 6d

My working assumption remains that SK won't seek 4th term, despite recent comments. Cleverley often touted (including by me) as potentially strong Tory candidate. Presumably, attraction of seeking candidacy will depend on the chances of a Tory win. That's very hard to judge at this stage.

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Joni Askola @joniaskola.bsky.social · 6d

It's funny because London has a much lower homicide rate than any major American city, including those in red states.

Nice disinformation though, and of course it's being spread by Elon Musk, the world's biggest spreader of disinformation

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