Dave Hill
@davehillonlondon.bsky.social
Publisher and editor of journalism website OnLondon.co.uk. Also does: https://davehillonlondon.substack.com/ Plus podcasts for and with The London Society, fiction and sketches as John Vane. Busy.
Child poverty campaigners in the capital have welcomed the end of the two-child limit, but say more benefit reforms are needed: www.onlondon.co.uk/scrapping-tw... #london #budget
Scrapping two-child limit just the start, London campaigners say
Rachel Reeves's decision has been welcomed, but there are warnings that in the capital further benefit reforms are required
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November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Child poverty campaigners in the capital have welcomed the end of the two-child limit, but say more benefit reforms are needed: www.onlondon.co.uk/scrapping-tw... #london #budget
Continuing On London's budget coverage, here's @richardbrown.bsky.social on the "mansion tax". He is both fair and unimpressed: www.onlondon.co.uk/richard-brow... @danneidle.bsky.social @stephenkb.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social @pollytoynbee.bsky.social @sarahdonaldson.bsky.social #london #budget
Richard Brown: The 'mansion tax' is a clunky half measure
The local Council Tax produces much unfairness but this new central government surcharge is problematic and won't make much difference
www.onlondon.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Continuing On London's budget coverage, here's @richardbrown.bsky.social on the "mansion tax". He is both fair and unimpressed: www.onlondon.co.uk/richard-brow... @danneidle.bsky.social @stephenkb.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social @pollytoynbee.bsky.social @sarahdonaldson.bsky.social #london #budget
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EVENT | Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
📅 Wednesday 3 December, 11:00-12:00
Join us as we explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
📅 Wednesday 3 December, 11:00-12:00
Join us as we explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
EVENT | Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
📅 Wednesday 3 December, 11:00-12:00
Join us as we explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
📅 Wednesday 3 December, 11:00-12:00
Join us as we explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Professor Greg Clark was a superb guest on the latest Talk About #London podcast. He spoke about how the capital city is seen from abroad, both its continuing attractions and the dangers to them posed by negative attitudes to it from various quarters it in Britain: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbHE...
Talk About London: What does the world think of the city? With Prof. Greg Clark
YouTube video by Dave Hill On London
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November 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Professor Greg Clark was a superb guest on the latest Talk About #London podcast. He spoke about how the capital city is seen from abroad, both its continuing attractions and the dangers to them posed by negative attitudes to it from various quarters it in Britain: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbHE...
Why can't he just own up and say he's story? www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2JH... #farage
Nigel Farage issues new denial on school racism claims
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Why can't he just own up and say he's story? www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2JH... #farage
New from me. How will the "tourist tax" work in #London? www.onlondon.co.uk/dave-hill-ho... Local government and the businesses affected will want the scheme designed in ways that help them. @londonassembly.bsky.social
Dave Hill: How will the 'tourist tax' work in London?
The capital's local authorities and the businesses affected will want the Mayor to design the scheme with their needs in mind
www.onlondon.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
New from me. How will the "tourist tax" work in #London? www.onlondon.co.uk/dave-hill-ho... Local government and the businesses affected will want the scheme designed in ways that help them. @londonassembly.bsky.social
This is good: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #budget
The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is good: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #budget
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All the Budget papers are now out: buff.ly/RvwvmnB
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
All the Budget papers are now out: buff.ly/RvwvmnB
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Why the two-child limit has to go, in a chart.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Why the two-child limit has to go, in a chart.
What will the Chancellor do for the capital? Some stuff to watch out for. Plus a Biggin Hill councillor's curious conversion (to Conservatism), Reform UK's Croydon Christmas Party plan, Labour tops opinion poll, shock, and more. #london davehillonlondon.substack.com/p/on-london-...
On London Extra: Budget watch
What will the Chancellor do for the capital? Plus a Biggin Hill conversion, Reform UK's Croydon Christmas, Labour tops opinion poll shock and more, more, more
davehillonlondon.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
What will the Chancellor do for the capital? Some stuff to watch out for. Plus a Biggin Hill councillor's curious conversion (to Conservatism), Reform UK's Croydon Christmas Party plan, Labour tops opinion poll, shock, and more. #london davehillonlondon.substack.com/p/on-london-...
I find it easy to imagine #farage behaving in the way described. He's that type. Cruel. Cocky. Not at all nice: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I find it easy to imagine #farage behaving in the way described. He's that type. Cruel. Cocky. Not at all nice: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today, Minister Steve Reed & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social have confirmed London will be able to place a levy on overnight trips.
A tourist levy would allow all those visiting, working & living in London to benefit from our thriving visitor economy.
@antoniajennings.bsky.social comments below:
A tourist levy would allow all those visiting, working & living in London to benefit from our thriving visitor economy.
@antoniajennings.bsky.social comments below:
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today, Minister Steve Reed & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social have confirmed London will be able to place a levy on overnight trips.
A tourist levy would allow all those visiting, working & living in London to benefit from our thriving visitor economy.
@antoniajennings.bsky.social comments below:
A tourist levy would allow all those visiting, working & living in London to benefit from our thriving visitor economy.
@antoniajennings.bsky.social comments below:
In the States, approval ratings for #Farage role model Trump are falling as his isolationist economic policies seem to be making matters worse and suspicions grow about dark stuff in his past: www.reuters.com/world/us/tru... Could be a lesson there for Good Old Nigel.
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In the States, approval ratings for #Farage role model Trump are falling as his isolationist economic policies seem to be making matters worse and suspicions grow about dark stuff in his past: www.reuters.com/world/us/tru... Could be a lesson there for Good Old Nigel.
Watch him squirm: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #stopfarage
Nigel Farage says he's 'never directly racially abused anybody'
The Reform UK leader was responding to reports he made racist remarks to his peers in school in the 1970s.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Watch him squirm: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #stopfarage
Many Rivers To Cross
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The UK is too dependent on the magnetism of #London but that won't be changed by trying to weaken or undermine the city. This story by @juliehamill.bsky.social illustrates the strengths and benefits that come with inflows of talent and energy from elsewhere: www.onlondon.co.uk/julie-hamill...
Julie Hamill: Where are you going, strange little girl?
Punk politics and patchouli in a Prius - a spirited ride through the capital of contradictions
www.onlondon.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The UK is too dependent on the magnetism of #London but that won't be changed by trying to weaken or undermine the city. This story by @juliehamill.bsky.social illustrates the strengths and benefits that come with inflows of talent and energy from elsewhere: www.onlondon.co.uk/julie-hamill...
I like this very much, and not just because it is written by one of my sons: frankiethorogood.substack.com/p/if-youre-n...
If You're Not Asking, You're Not Trying
It’s 2018. I'm standing in a boxing ring.
frankiethorogood.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I like this very much, and not just because it is written by one of my sons: frankiethorogood.substack.com/p/if-youre-n...
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Yes, there are spending multipliers etc - and yes, Kuenssberg spouted vacuous talking points.
BUT.
There is a bond market (or more generally a macro) constraint to borrowing, as there was in the 2010s - we just weren't near it then. Dodging the issue/pretending it doesn't exist isn't a policy.
BUT.
There is a bond market (or more generally a macro) constraint to borrowing, as there was in the 2010s - we just weren't near it then. Dodging the issue/pretending it doesn't exist isn't a policy.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on the importance of spending multipliers & borrowing to invest
Zack is, without doubt, a great communicator. And on him talking about democracy & the bond markets I'm reminded of Eddie Dempsey at the Durham Miners Gala when he asked "who elected the bond market?"
Zack is, without doubt, a great communicator. And on him talking about democracy & the bond markets I'm reminded of Eddie Dempsey at the Durham Miners Gala when he asked "who elected the bond market?"
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Yes, there are spending multipliers etc - and yes, Kuenssberg spouted vacuous talking points.
BUT.
There is a bond market (or more generally a macro) constraint to borrowing, as there was in the 2010s - we just weren't near it then. Dodging the issue/pretending it doesn't exist isn't a policy.
BUT.
There is a bond market (or more generally a macro) constraint to borrowing, as there was in the 2010s - we just weren't near it then. Dodging the issue/pretending it doesn't exist isn't a policy.
I like this very much, and not just because it is written by one of my daughters: thechurnal.substack.com/p/churning-a...
Churning about the fringe impulse
And learning about urge surfing
thechurnal.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I like this very much, and not just because it is written by one of my daughters: thechurnal.substack.com/p/churning-a...
Some further items from the Nigel Farage back catalogue: www.theguardian.com/politics/202....
Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Some further items from the Nigel Farage back catalogue: www.theguardian.com/politics/202....
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Ryan Bridge - the driving force behind the 'Raise the Flags' campaign of a few months ago - is wanted by Spain, in connection with a holiday compensation fraud
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Flag campaign chief praised by Tommy Robinson facing jail over ‘holiday scam’
Ryan Bridge, ringleader of the Raise the Colours movement heralded by ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson, is being pursued for an eight-year sentence in Spain
www.mirror.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Ryan Bridge - the driving force behind the 'Raise the Flags' campaign of a few months ago - is wanted by Spain, in connection with a holiday compensation fraud
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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This week we celebrated:
⚡️ Bringing the first council homes to Battersea Power Station with LB Wandsworth and BPS Ltd
🏡 100 new affordable homes completed at Oval Village with Peabody and Berkeley
🏙️ Topping out 218 new homes (63 for social rent) on the Isle of Dogs with Riverside and Mount Anvil.
⚡️ Bringing the first council homes to Battersea Power Station with LB Wandsworth and BPS Ltd
🏡 100 new affordable homes completed at Oval Village with Peabody and Berkeley
🏙️ Topping out 218 new homes (63 for social rent) on the Isle of Dogs with Riverside and Mount Anvil.
November 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This week we celebrated:
⚡️ Bringing the first council homes to Battersea Power Station with LB Wandsworth and BPS Ltd
🏡 100 new affordable homes completed at Oval Village with Peabody and Berkeley
🏙️ Topping out 218 new homes (63 for social rent) on the Isle of Dogs with Riverside and Mount Anvil.
⚡️ Bringing the first council homes to Battersea Power Station with LB Wandsworth and BPS Ltd
🏡 100 new affordable homes completed at Oval Village with Peabody and Berkeley
🏙️ Topping out 218 new homes (63 for social rent) on the Isle of Dogs with Riverside and Mount Anvil.