Howard Dawber
@howarddawber.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, Dad, Chair of London and Partners, Chair Labour Friends of Bangladesh, Chair of UEL Business School, former MD Canary Wharf Group. All posts personal capacity.
📢 Calling London SMEs! Applications are now open for a free Supply Chain Mentoring Programme, supported by @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, delivered with Siemens Mobility & Willmott Dixon Interiors, the programme supports small businesses to strengthen bidding, social value and supplier readiness 🧵(1/2)
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
📢 Calling London SMEs! Applications are now open for a free Supply Chain Mentoring Programme, supported by @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, delivered with Siemens Mobility & Willmott Dixon Interiors, the programme supports small businesses to strengthen bidding, social value and supplier readiness 🧵(1/2)
This morning’s Knight Frank London breakfast - London market met the very top of their predictions for 2025 - London is ON.
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@ldn-economy.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 11:19 AM
This morning’s Knight Frank London breakfast - London market met the very top of their predictions for 2025 - London is ON.
@ldn-economy.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
@ldn-economy.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
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Delivered by procurement experts at @london-fire.bsky.social , Metropolitan Police & Transport for London and in partnership with MSDUK & Your Business Community.
📅 24 Feb, 10-11.30am
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Public Sector Tendering Made Simple
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February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Public sector procurement doesn’t have to be complex - join us on 24 Feb for a free webinar to learn how it works, where to find opportunities & how to submit strong bids 🧵 (1/2) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-sec...
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Public sector procurement doesn’t have to be complex - join us on 24 Feb for a free webinar to learn how it works, where to find opportunities & how to submit strong bids 🧵 (1/2) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-sec...
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London’s nightlife adds £21bn to our economy, but we can't take its success for granted. 🌃
The Nightlife Taskforce has set out a bold future for our city after dark. I’m committed to working with partners to turn these recommendations into reality and keep London thriving.
The Nightlife Taskforce has set out a bold future for our city after dark. I’m committed to working with partners to turn these recommendations into reality and keep London thriving.
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
London’s nightlife adds £21bn to our economy, but we can't take its success for granted. 🌃
The Nightlife Taskforce has set out a bold future for our city after dark. I’m committed to working with partners to turn these recommendations into reality and keep London thriving.
The Nightlife Taskforce has set out a bold future for our city after dark. I’m committed to working with partners to turn these recommendations into reality and keep London thriving.
Great to see the Nightlife Taskforce report launched today. Nightlife crucial to growth both as an industry in itself, and as part of making London a great place to live - part of the 'experience economy' sector in the @london.gov.uk London Growth Plan. Read the report ▶️ nightlife-research.london
We welcome the independent Nightlife Taskforce report which sets out a clear plan for the future of our city at night🌃
It's the most up-to-date & comprehensive evidence base on our nightlife and features the voices of nearly 3,000 Londoners!
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
It's the most up-to-date & comprehensive evidence base on our nightlife and features the voices of nearly 3,000 Londoners!
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
January 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Great to see the Nightlife Taskforce report launched today. Nightlife crucial to growth both as an industry in itself, and as part of making London a great place to live - part of the 'experience economy' sector in the @london.gov.uk London Growth Plan. Read the report ▶️ nightlife-research.london
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Perfect end to our @strandgroup.bsky.social London governance module this year - across to City Hall for an excellent session with Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social discussing the mayoralty today.
Join us on MA Government Studies for 2026/27:
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Join us on MA Government Studies for 2026/27:
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December 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Perfect end to our @strandgroup.bsky.social London governance module this year - across to City Hall for an excellent session with Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social discussing the mayoralty today.
Join us on MA Government Studies for 2026/27:
www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgr...
Join us on MA Government Studies for 2026/27:
www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgr...
Next stop on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour is MATCHADO for a delicious Matcha. Make sure to support your local cafes this Small Business Saturday weekend! #ShopSmall
December 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Next stop on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour is MATCHADO for a delicious Matcha. Make sure to support your local cafes this Small Business Saturday weekend! #ShopSmall
Getting into the Christmas spirit for7 of my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour at the @RBKingston Christmas market supporting local traders. Pop along to your local markets this weekend and #ShopSmall. Off to the next stop!
@london.gov.uk
@london.gov.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Getting into the Christmas spirit for7 of my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour at the @RBKingston Christmas market supporting local traders. Pop along to your local markets this weekend and #ShopSmall. Off to the next stop!
@london.gov.uk
@london.gov.uk
Stop #5 of my London #SmallBusinessSaturday tour at @london.gov.uk -funded Oru Space in Sutton - a great spot providing a platform for small businesses of all kinds. Support your local this Small Business Saturday - onto the next stop!
December 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Stop #5 of my London #SmallBusinessSaturday tour at @london.gov.uk -funded Oru Space in Sutton - a great spot providing a platform for small businesses of all kinds. Support your local this Small Business Saturday - onto the next stop!
Stop #4 on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour across London - I’m at BOXPARK Croydon - BOXPARK has locations across London, and supports lots of independent businesses. Today is all about supporting your local businesses, so #ShopSmall this #SmallBusinessSaturday. Next stop… Sutton! @london.gov.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Stop #4 on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour across London - I’m at BOXPARK Croydon - BOXPARK has locations across London, and supports lots of independent businesses. Today is all about supporting your local businesses, so #ShopSmall this #SmallBusinessSaturday. Next stop… Sutton! @london.gov.uk
Stop #3 on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour across London! Just visited Mirage 2 Diner in Chislehurst, Bromley - which is a fantastic local spot. Get out there and support your local businesses today - next stop: Croydon!
December 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Stop #3 on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour across London! Just visited Mirage 2 Diner in Chislehurst, Bromley - which is a fantastic local spot. Get out there and support your local businesses today - next stop: Croydon!
Good morning and happy Small Business Saturday! I’m out bright and early this morning, and my second stop is in the London Borough of Greenwich at Chez Maitre - I’ll be sharing updates throughout the day as I try to visit as many businesses as possible.
#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall
#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall
December 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Good morning and happy Small Business Saturday! I’m out bright and early this morning, and my second stop is in the London Borough of Greenwich at Chez Maitre - I’ll be sharing updates throughout the day as I try to visit as many businesses as possible.
#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall
#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall
📣 It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow!
We’re asking Londoners to support by shopping small this weekend! I’ll be out across London tomorrow visiting as many small businesses as I can - follow along for updates throughout the day, and make a difference by choosing to shop small this Christmas🎄🛍️
We’re asking Londoners to support by shopping small this weekend! I’ll be out across London tomorrow visiting as many small businesses as I can - follow along for updates throughout the day, and make a difference by choosing to shop small this Christmas🎄🛍️
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📣 It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow!
We’re asking Londoners to support by shopping small this weekend! I’ll be out across London tomorrow visiting as many small businesses as I can - follow along for updates throughout the day, and make a difference by choosing to shop small this Christmas🎄🛍️
We’re asking Londoners to support by shopping small this weekend! I’ll be out across London tomorrow visiting as many small businesses as I can - follow along for updates throughout the day, and make a difference by choosing to shop small this Christmas🎄🛍️
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Free school meals are helping London’s state primary school children feel ready to learn and taking the pressure off parents.
I joined Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Reed on the How to Feed podcast to talk about the benefits of free school meals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItkQ...
I joined Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Reed on the How to Feed podcast to talk about the benefits of free school meals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItkQ...
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan discusses 100M Free School Meals milestone
YouTube video by Charlotte Stirling-Reed
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December 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Free school meals are helping London’s state primary school children feel ready to learn and taking the pressure off parents.
I joined Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Reed on the How to Feed podcast to talk about the benefits of free school meals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItkQ...
I joined Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Reed on the How to Feed podcast to talk about the benefits of free school meals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItkQ...
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Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work.
This #GoodEmploymentWeek, I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026 some of your rights at work are changing.
Stay informed about your workplace rights.
This #GoodEmploymentWeek, I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026 some of your rights at work are changing.
Stay informed about your workplace rights.
Employment Rights Hub
Find out about what employment rights you have in London.
www.london.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work.
This #GoodEmploymentWeek, I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026 some of your rights at work are changing.
Stay informed about your workplace rights.
This #GoodEmploymentWeek, I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026 some of your rights at work are changing.
Stay informed about your workplace rights.
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🎉#GoodEmploymentWeek 2025 starts today!
Hear from the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk & Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social on why good work matters, and how the Mayor’s #GoodWorkStandard is helping London employers create fairer, more inclusive workplaces 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2CA...
Hear from the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk & Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social on why good work matters, and how the Mayor’s #GoodWorkStandard is helping London employers create fairer, more inclusive workplaces 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2CA...
What is the Mayor’s Good Work Standard?
YouTube video by London Gov | City Hall
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎉#GoodEmploymentWeek 2025 starts today!
Hear from the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk & Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social on why good work matters, and how the Mayor’s #GoodWorkStandard is helping London employers create fairer, more inclusive workplaces 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2CA...
Hear from the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk & Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social on why good work matters, and how the Mayor’s #GoodWorkStandard is helping London employers create fairer, more inclusive workplaces 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2CA...
Great to join learners, councils, providers and colleges from
across London for @london.gov.uk Adult Learner Awards yesterday. Celebrating excellence in adult education, Inspiring people all round - special guest @bonniegreer.bsky.social and host @jimmysjobs.bsky.social
across London for @london.gov.uk Adult Learner Awards yesterday. Celebrating excellence in adult education, Inspiring people all round - special guest @bonniegreer.bsky.social and host @jimmysjobs.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Great to join learners, councils, providers and colleges from
across London for @london.gov.uk Adult Learner Awards yesterday. Celebrating excellence in adult education, Inspiring people all round - special guest @bonniegreer.bsky.social and host @jimmysjobs.bsky.social
across London for @london.gov.uk Adult Learner Awards yesterday. Celebrating excellence in adult education, Inspiring people all round - special guest @bonniegreer.bsky.social and host @jimmysjobs.bsky.social
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It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social to celebrate the completion of brand-new affordable homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow.
These homes include 82 at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk. www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2557791...
These homes include 82 at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk. www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2557791...
New families move into affordable homes in east London
Families are moving into the first affordable homes at Stroudley Walk, Bromley-by-Bow. The project includes 274 homes, new shops, a park, and a…
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October 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social to celebrate the completion of brand-new affordable homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow.
These homes include 82 at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk. www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2557791...
These homes include 82 at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk. www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2557791...
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How short our memories are.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
How short our memories are.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
I was delighted to join the Mayor @london.gov.uk and Councillor @peter-mason.bsky.social this morning to launch London's first Inclusive Talent Strategy with @londoncouncils.bsky.social
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I was delighted to join the Mayor @london.gov.uk and Councillor @peter-mason.bsky.social this morning to launch London's first Inclusive Talent Strategy with @londoncouncils.bsky.social
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
Read the strategy ⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
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Today I’m launching my Inclusive Talent Strategy with London Councils, to ensure Londoners are equipped with the skills they need to succeed and not be left behind by AI.
We’re putting employers in the driving seat, shaping a skills system that delivers the talent they need to grow.
bit.ly/4oxbdqv
We’re putting employers in the driving seat, shaping a skills system that delivers the talent they need to grow.
bit.ly/4oxbdqv
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today I’m launching my Inclusive Talent Strategy with London Councils, to ensure Londoners are equipped with the skills they need to succeed and not be left behind by AI.
We’re putting employers in the driving seat, shaping a skills system that delivers the talent they need to grow.
bit.ly/4oxbdqv
We’re putting employers in the driving seat, shaping a skills system that delivers the talent they need to grow.
bit.ly/4oxbdqv
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Technology is transforming our city in ways I couldn’t have imagined even nine years ago, and London is leading the way.
With our new Inclusive Talent Strategy, I want to ensure all Londoners have the skills they need to succeed so no-one gets left behind.
With our new Inclusive Talent Strategy, I want to ensure all Londoners have the skills they need to succeed so no-one gets left behind.
The digital revolution is coming to London, writes Sir Sadiq Khan | LBC
The digital revolution is an opportunity to drive good growth, writes Sir Sadiq Khan.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Technology is transforming our city in ways I couldn’t have imagined even nine years ago, and London is leading the way.
With our new Inclusive Talent Strategy, I want to ensure all Londoners have the skills they need to succeed so no-one gets left behind.
With our new Inclusive Talent Strategy, I want to ensure all Londoners have the skills they need to succeed so no-one gets left behind.
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There can be no hiding place for officers who abuse their position of trust within the Met police.
I will continue to support and challenge the Commissioner to rid the Met of all those unfit to serve to deliver a safer and fairer London for all.
I will continue to support and challenge the Commissioner to rid the Met of all those unfit to serve to deliver a safer and fairer London for all.
Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation
PC Philip Neilson is dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing after the BBC investigation.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
There can be no hiding place for officers who abuse their position of trust within the Met police.
I will continue to support and challenge the Commissioner to rid the Met of all those unfit to serve to deliver a safer and fairer London for all.
I will continue to support and challenge the Commissioner to rid the Met of all those unfit to serve to deliver a safer and fairer London for all.
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TfL is planning to retain the popular 310 bus route to the network. The service, introduced after a pledge from Mayor of London, will continue connecting key areas in North London with a direct service and helping to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
TfL is planning to retain the popular 310 bus route to the network. The service, introduced after a pledge from Mayor of London, will continue connecting key areas in North London with a direct service and helping to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.