Tom Copley
@tomcopley.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor of London for Housing • Former London Assembly Member • Former Lewisham councillor • Geriatric Millennial
Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for inciting an insurrection. Why is the Director General of the BBC resigning?
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for inciting an insurrection. Why is the Director General of the BBC resigning?
Today we launch the prospectus for the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme:
💷 £11.7bn - biggest amount ever
🔟 Ten years - the longest ever
🏡 At least 60% for social rent
👩🏫 New Key Worker Living Rent tenure
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
💷 £11.7bn - biggest amount ever
🔟 Ten years - the longest ever
🏡 At least 60% for social rent
👩🏫 New Key Worker Living Rent tenure
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36
Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036
www.london.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today we launch the prospectus for the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme:
💷 £11.7bn - biggest amount ever
🔟 Ten years - the longest ever
🏡 At least 60% for social rent
👩🏫 New Key Worker Living Rent tenure
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
💷 £11.7bn - biggest amount ever
🔟 Ten years - the longest ever
🏡 At least 60% for social rent
👩🏫 New Key Worker Living Rent tenure
Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Nancy Pelosi was right about the Iraq War. She was right about human rights in China. She was right about healthcare. She stood up for LGBT rights when few would.
But being right isn’t enough. She also knows how to build alliances and deliver. She’s a remarkable politician.
But being right isn’t enough. She also knows how to build alliances and deliver. She’s a remarkable politician.
BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the U.S. House.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Powerful Democratic former speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi’s announcement Thursday brings to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Nancy Pelosi was right about the Iraq War. She was right about human rights in China. She was right about healthcare. She stood up for LGBT rights when few would.
But being right isn’t enough. She also knows how to build alliances and deliver. She’s a remarkable politician.
But being right isn’t enough. She also knows how to build alliances and deliver. She’s a remarkable politician.
City Hall and MOPAC are doing innovative and trailblazing work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse in London.
It was good to have the opportunity to discuss this work with minister @allymcgovern.bsky.social and members of the Domestic Abuse Housing Group today.
It was good to have the opportunity to discuss this work with minister @allymcgovern.bsky.social and members of the Domestic Abuse Housing Group today.
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
City Hall and MOPAC are doing innovative and trailblazing work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse in London.
It was good to have the opportunity to discuss this work with minister @allymcgovern.bsky.social and members of the Domestic Abuse Housing Group today.
It was good to have the opportunity to discuss this work with minister @allymcgovern.bsky.social and members of the Domestic Abuse Housing Group today.
Reposted by Tom Copley
It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
November 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
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New Yorkers faced the choice between hope and fear, and just like we've seen in London, hope won.
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
New Yorkers faced the choice between hope and fear, and just like we've seen in London, hope won.
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign.
Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!
It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
November 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
This morning I opened the @eurocities.eu webinar on best practices in residential fire safety.
I shared our learning on fire and building safety since the Grenfell Tower fire, including actions taken by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk and government.
I shared our learning on fire and building safety since the Grenfell Tower fire, including actions taken by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk and government.
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This morning I opened the @eurocities.eu webinar on best practices in residential fire safety.
I shared our learning on fire and building safety since the Grenfell Tower fire, including actions taken by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk and government.
I shared our learning on fire and building safety since the Grenfell Tower fire, including actions taken by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk and government.
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…
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
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...
This is a big moment. The Renters’ Rights Bill represents a huge leap forward for private renters.
It includes the ban on no-fault eviction that the previous government promised but failed to deliver, finally delivered by this government.
Congratulations to @rentersreformco.bsky.social!
It includes the ban on no-fault eviction that the previous government promised but failed to deliver, finally delivered by this government.
Congratulations to @rentersreformco.bsky.social!
The Renters' Rights Bill has been APPROVED by the House of Commons!
This is the final step before the Bill receives Royal Assent, which we expect shortly.
No more amendments, no more debate - renters' rights are coming.
This is the final step before the Bill receives Royal Assent, which we expect shortly.
No more amendments, no more debate - renters' rights are coming.
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is a big moment. The Renters’ Rights Bill represents a huge leap forward for private renters.
It includes the ban on no-fault eviction that the previous government promised but failed to deliver, finally delivered by this government.
Congratulations to @rentersreformco.bsky.social!
It includes the ban on no-fault eviction that the previous government promised but failed to deliver, finally delivered by this government.
Congratulations to @rentersreformco.bsky.social!
It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social MP to celebrate the completion of brand new homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow delivered by Poplar Harca.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social MP to celebrate the completion of brand new homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow delivered by Poplar Harca.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
Delighted that TfL, @londonambulance.nhs.uk and @london.gov.uk have donated 44 defibrillators to homeless shelters across the capital.
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
With the right equipment and knowledge, we can make London a city where everyone feels confident to step in and help during a cardiac arrest.
Our new funding will help the London Ambulance Service install 200 new defibrillators across 84 neighbourhoods without easy access to one currently.
Our new funding will help the London Ambulance Service install 200 new defibrillators across 84 neighbourhoods without easy access to one currently.
London's 'defibrillator deserts' to get 200 extra machines
The life-saving machines are to be installed in some neighbourhoods where there are currently none.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Delighted that TfL, @londonambulance.nhs.uk and @london.gov.uk have donated 44 defibrillators to homeless shelters across the capital.
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
It was great to catch up with Carl Weisbrod, former Chairman of New York City’s Planning Commission, to discuss and reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our two cities.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It was great to catch up with Carl Weisbrod, former Chairman of New York City’s Planning Commission, to discuss and reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our two cities.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
The government has announced £36.5m to help Londoners facing homelessness.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
October 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The government has announced £36.5m to help Londoners facing homelessness.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
It was a real pleasure to celebrate the completion of the first of 275 new homes at Calverley Close in Beckenham.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It was a real pleasure to celebrate the completion of the first of 275 new homes at Calverley Close in Beckenham.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
Today I visited 106 brand new council homes at Randall Close built by Wandsworth Council and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today I visited 106 brand new council homes at Randall Close built by Wandsworth Council and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
Dame Patricia Routledge had an extraordinary life. A few years ago I saw her “in conversation” in London looking back over her remarkable career from the West End to Broadway to television.
And, of course, she brought to life one of the greatest comedy sketch characters: Kitty.
And, of course, she brought to life one of the greatest comedy sketch characters: Kitty.
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Dame Patricia Routledge had an extraordinary life. A few years ago I saw her “in conversation” in London looking back over her remarkable career from the West End to Broadway to television.
And, of course, she brought to life one of the greatest comedy sketch characters: Kitty.
And, of course, she brought to life one of the greatest comedy sketch characters: Kitty.
Tooth pain is always horrible. But imagine having tooth pain and living on the streets.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
October 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Tooth pain is always horrible. But imagine having tooth pain and living on the streets.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
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Pleased to be part of so many conversations around housing at #LabourConference.
This morning I’ve asked questions of MPs @lukemurphy.bsky.social, @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social, Joe Powell and Londons Deputy Mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social about renters’ rights and the cost of renting.
This morning I’ve asked questions of MPs @lukemurphy.bsky.social, @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social, Joe Powell and Londons Deputy Mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social about renters’ rights and the cost of renting.
September 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Pleased to be part of so many conversations around housing at #LabourConference.
This morning I’ve asked questions of MPs @lukemurphy.bsky.social, @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social, Joe Powell and Londons Deputy Mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social about renters’ rights and the cost of renting.
This morning I’ve asked questions of MPs @lukemurphy.bsky.social, @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social, Joe Powell and Londons Deputy Mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social about renters’ rights and the cost of renting.
Looking forward to joining the panel at Centre for London’s discussion on tackling the housing crisis this morning.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Looking forward to joining the panel at Centre for London’s discussion on tackling the housing crisis this morning.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
I’m delighted that London has been chosen as the location of two new towns: Crews Hill and Chase Park in Enfield, and Thamesmead Waterfront in Greenwich.
With the right infrastructure these sites could deliver tens of thousands of homes between them. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With the right infrastructure these sites could deliver tens of thousands of homes between them. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference
Housing secretary is set to announce initiative modelled on Clement Attlee’s postwar ‘housing boom’
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I’m delighted that London has been chosen as the location of two new towns: Crews Hill and Chase Park in Enfield, and Thamesmead Waterfront in Greenwich.
With the right infrastructure these sites could deliver tens of thousands of homes between them. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With the right infrastructure these sites could deliver tens of thousands of homes between them. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This morning I attended an outreach shift with members of the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census team.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This morning I attended an outreach shift with members of the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census team.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
Prevention and early intervention are at the heart of the Mayor’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Prevention and early intervention are at the heart of the Mayor’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
Reposted by Tom Copley
Born #OnThisDay: Liverpool’s 1st woman MP Bessie Bradock (elected 1945): a trade union activist & politician who devoted her remarkable life to improving the lives of others. One of the early members of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, formed 1960s! heritage.humanists.uk/bessie-bradd...
September 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Born #OnThisDay: Liverpool’s 1st woman MP Bessie Bradock (elected 1945): a trade union activist & politician who devoted her remarkable life to improving the lives of others. One of the early members of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, formed 1960s! heritage.humanists.uk/bessie-bradd...
“We are the greatest city in the world. One of the reasons why record numbers of Americans are coming to live in London… I think I’ve got squatters rights the amount of time I spend rent free inside Donald Trump’s head.” - @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
“We are the greatest city in the world. One of the reasons why record numbers of Americans are coming to live in London… I think I’ve got squatters rights the amount of time I spend rent free inside Donald Trump’s head.” - @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social