Dave Hill On London: Politics, Places, People

Dave Hill On London: Politics, Places, People

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On London Extra: High street healing
It's been a week of competing remedies. Plus Sadiq senses EU mobility, new crime stats released, Bits of Joy and a theatrical night out on the Strand
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Trump's malign idiocy could help London limit his harm to the UK
His tariffs might actually help the capital's economy and his vendettas could bring more talent to UK shores
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On London Latest: Not to be missed
Two podcasts, a piece of fiction, an interview and a cause for hope
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Interview: London Councils chair Claire Holland on devolution, communities and local growth
Also leader of Lambeth, she is a strong advocate of collaboration, local authority empowerment and economic growth
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Two enlightening London podcasts
A Brick Lane documentary and a Talk About London with a key deputy of Sadiq Khan
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On London Extra: Christian capital
Easter will be Godly in the city. Plus a double podcast launch, a show at Sadler's Wells East, Sadiq Khan's week, Croydon Labour selects early and much…
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Mending the Met means rising above the culture warriors
Improving London's policing requires continuing focus on higher standards and a refusal to be swayed by low forms of political pressure
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On London Latest: Fragmenting loyalties
Recent election contests have revealed Londoners' political impatience. Plus EV chargers, cop culture wars and much more from the website OnLondon.co.uk
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How to rid London's high streets of their rubbish (plus related pavement thoughts)
I read a report, I went for a walk, I had some thoughts, I wrote them down
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On London Extra: Defying Donald
How Londoners can help the country and its friends and hamper Trump. Plus Sadiq's licensing overture, Labour unrest in Wandsworth, the IFS on "rich…
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West End problems stem from new consumer appetites and crime
Last week's government announcement that the Mayor might get more powers over borough licensing was a bit beside the point
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On London Latest: Tunnel visions
Silvertown reactions, black cab futures, devolution plan discussed, a big by-election outcome, Bill Nighy recognised and more from the website (some of…
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