Monday 15 May 2017
News & features published on 15 May 2017
Video: Bermondsey & Old Southwark general election hustings
Watch as five of the candidates to be Bermondsey & Old Southwark's next MP answer questions from the public at Southwark Cathedral.
'Smart benches' with free wifi & USB chargers coming to Southwark
The streets of north Southwark could soon be adorned by 'smart benches' which offer a lot more than just a place to sit.
Forum discussions active on 15 May 2017
Tweets on 15 May 2017
Monday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2017-05-15
peterjohn6 Kittens4Labour on the Rockingham Estate this afternoon - very keen to support @coyleneil #VoteLabour pic.twitter.com/VaI0TzDlTy
If you missed tonight's #BOShustings fun, the #ge2017 candidates will face each other again on Sunday with @KPRRANW https://t.co/x9IoBOpNOh
'Smart benches' with free wifi & USB chargers coming to Southwark london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9217
Thanks to all who tuned in to #BOShustings webcast.
It's only thanks to our members we can offer this coverage: london-se1.co.uk/membership/
Interesting that none mentioned Jeremy Corbyn (or Tim Farron) at #BOShustings tonight.
Many thanks to @Southwarkcathed and @BanksideForum for allowing us to live stream #boshustings https://t.co/bpdxkKVXeQ
That's it from #BOShustings #bos17. Full video on demand at london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218 pic.twitter.com/CZN90GpI3h
#BOShustings wraps up with some instant polling from @AmirAEden, chair of @BanksideForum
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings now moving to closing remarks from candidates
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Next Q is about overseas aid
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
75 minutes into the #BOShustings and @Siobhan_Baillie finally says "strong and stable"
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218#
#BOShustings
@Siobhan_Baillie
says other candidates are fanning flames of division re #brexitsci
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Green @JohnnyTyson says we need to protect the one tenth of Londoners who are EU citizens
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
@SimonHughes - country shouldn't have been asked to sign #brexit contract without seeing the terms
london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
Best case #brexit scenario worse than what we have now says @coyleneil
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
@coyleneil's response to UKIP candidate:
"Wow."
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
UKIP candidate seems to be saying #brexit will solve traffic jams
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218#
#BOShustings
UKIP's @joneselizab
says #brexit will lead UK into a "golden era"
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie says she voted remain
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
@Siobhan_Baillie says Theresa May needs best possible mandate for #brexit talks.
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
Next Q from @mattmatt73 is about damage #brexit will cause to local economy + life chances
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
@coyleneil says last Labour govt didn't build enough homes.
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Candidates now discussing right to buy - should it remain?
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings - next Q is about rent controls.
Does @coyleneil support them? "Absolutely."
@JohnnyTyson? "Yes."
@SimonHughes - "Yes."
#BOShustings
@coyleneil highlights new council homes in Blackfriars Road, Long Lane, Willow Walk ...
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
@coyleneil suggests hustings drifting towards 2018 council election issues
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
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@coyleneil says he's pressed for improvements to help to buy scheme
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
@simoniswright Doh! sorry.
#BOShustings
@SimonHughes says if elected he will challenge any planning app with less than 50% affordable housing: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings
@SimonHughes says councils should be able to borrow to build council homes
LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Lib Dem @SimonHughes says we need both national + local initiatives to tackle housing crisis
#BOShustings LIVE: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie highlights national Tory pledge to build new social housing #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie says current definitions of affordable housing often "load of nonsense"
#BOShustings LIVE: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Green @JohnnyTyson says his party has a pledge for 500k new homes
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Haven't seen @DoorkinsM at #BOShustings yet. Two years ago she staged a walk-out while the UKIP chap was speaking.
UKIP's @joneselizab is talking about incentives for developers to build on brownfield sites
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Next Q is from @AmirAEden about the need for genuinely affordable housing #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
UKIP @joneselizab says her party would hold binding referendums on planning matters
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9
peterjohn6 @se1 @SimonHughes I think I'd adopt an Emily Thornberry response to that.
Green @JohnnyTyson talking about campaign by @VitalOKR to protect light industry
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Lib Dem @SimonHughes says Lab council has allowed local shopping areas to become run-down #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie criticises developers for getting out of affordable housing with in-lieu payments #BOShustings london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Lab @coyleneil says he's been working with traders at Elephant & Castle
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Now on to the first question from the floor which is about the threat to businesses from Old Kent Road regeneration #BOShustings
Green @JohnnyTyson points out results of @SouthwarkGP air quality testing in the area
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Green @JohnnyTyson highlighting scale of homelessness in UK + use of foodbanks etc
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Green @JohnnyTyson talking about his work with local housing campaigns inc @35percent_EAN #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
UKIP @joneselizab calling for strong action to protect pubs in Southwark. Now criticising Lendlease deal at E&C #BOShustings
UKIP's @joneselizab majoring on MPs' salary and perks.
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Next UKIP's @joneselizab is speaking. Praises churches for hosting hustings around UK.
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Lib Dem @SimonHughes says "I know this place like the back of my hand"
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Southwark "probably the worst council in London for doing deals with developers" - @SimonHughes
#BOShustings video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Lib Dem @SimonHughes says people must have final say on the terms of #brexit
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Next up is @SimonHughes for Lib Dems. Talking about his 32 year record.
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Just published - LIVE video: Bermondsey & Old Southwark general election hustings #BOShustings #ge2017 dlvr.it/P8YNLH
Labour's @coyleneil talking about lives damaged as a result of @SimonHughes coalition role #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Labour's @coyleneil says he's stood "shoulder to shoulder" with local people re. #brexit #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Now Labour's @coyleneil is on his feet. Says he's kept his 2015 promise never to do anything to harm community here
#BOShustings
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie says she backs the Bakerloo line extension
#BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie says Southwark council fails to stand up to developers #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie says Bermondsey "has been the Lib Dem + Labour show for far too long" #BOShustings LIVE video london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Tory @Siobhan_Baillie is 1st candidate to speak. Says she's not from Westminster bubble. #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Canon @StephenHance1 explains the format of tonight's event. #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Canon @StephenHance1 introduces the panel: @Siobhan_Baillie @coyleneil
@JohnnyTyson @SimonHughes @joneselizab #BOShustings
Amir has handed over to Canon @StephenHance1 who is chairing tonight's #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
Now @AmirAEden - chair of @BanksideForum - is giving his introduction to #BOShustings LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
The @deansouthwark is welcoming everyone to #BOShustings at @Southwarkcathed - LIVE video: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
LIVE video of Bermondsey & Old Southwark hustings #BOShustings london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9218
#BOShustings the candidates are taking to the stage
Excitement is building for #BOShustings - it all starts at 7pm
Hear what #ge2017 candidates in Bermondsey & Old Southwark have to say for themselves at #BOShustings - LIVE 7pm https://t.co/DpGVfUW4EW
'Like' our Facebook page to watch our live video stream of #BOShustings at @southwarkcathed #ge2017 from 7pm… https://t.co/lwGkumdTcM
The stage is set for #BOShustings @BanksideForum. Starts 7pm @Southwarkcathed pic.twitter.com/SeH8S82ehv
Ahead of #BOShustings we've updated our Twitter list - follow all 6 Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 candidates: https://t.co/MXiPUZN7oC
RT @MPComplainer: A look at campaigning in Bermondsey & North Southwark, feat @SimonHughes & @coyleneil https://t.co/PYIDo4DXt6 @susana_men…
@LoveShadThames @cllr_anood @lb_southwark @HamishMcCallum What's the current state of play?`
Se_Railway Travelling to London Bridge tomorrow morning? Our Meet the Manager is taking place there between 08:00 and 10:00 ow.ly/837A30bJarl
Don't forget #BOShustings with @BanksideForum starts 7pm @Southwarkcathed - live stream will be available
Just published - 'Smart benches' with free wifi and USB chargers coming to streets of Southwark dlvr.it/P8V3fj
Incident at the One Blackfriars skyscraper construction site https://t.co/WzIyQ56p9j
LAS_HART Currently assisting to bring a patient to ground level after a fall in SE1. pic.twitter.com/0CQj0NFn1m
Southwark Cathedral's @DoorkinsM will have some feline competition later today as part of @MergeFestival… https://t.co/jksKOf3j56
ThamesPics VIDEO: Superyacht supply vessel Game Changer in London. pic.twitter.com/rwpurhVUZ5
RT @se1: Bermondsey & Old Southwark Hustings #ge2017 #BOShustings 7pm @Southwarkcathed with @BanksideForum https://t.co/T3uPHIsgy6
Blog post about Bankside Power Station by @markpatton1: https://t.co/qVWTefh46T
@DanJukes17 @GardenMuseumLDN A London Duck Tours amphibious vehicle
Pupils from @NDSouthwark with @eleanorshipman and the mural they helped to create @AgeUKLS Stones End Day Centre pic.twitter.com/nlVZYGNKcu
Sir @SimonHughes on the campaign trail at Stones End #ge2017 pic.twitter.com/3jczhWwODJ
The @SouthwarkMayor burying a time capsule at Stones End Day Centre @AgeUKLS @eleanorshipman pic.twitter.com/VWfDRYk3Iy
The @SouthwarkMayor has unveiled a new mural at Stones End Day Centre @eleanorshipman @AgeUKLS @NDSouthwark pic.twitter.com/sjpeqs8ER1
The @LambethMPS police have changed the message on their big screen opposite Waterloo Station pic.twitter.com/vxK8FW5VYv
Explore William Blake's Lambeth tomorrow with @CoolWalks @cooltan4: https://t.co/AKH1iMkYQo
stjohnswaterloo Come to St John's Waterloo this morning for your cakes, Fair Trade and to raise money for @christian_aid week pic.twitter.com/q1XPPgDuZ5
William Bligh's tomb @GardenMuseumLDN surrounded by new planting by @thedanpearson pic.twitter.com/sfMS8ttQVq
360 degrees - the view from the top of St Mary at Lambeth tower @GardenMuseumLDN pic.twitter.com/Oq8w9oAGV5
Barratt's Conquest tower at Blackfriars Circus will part obscure the Shard when seen from @GardenMuseumLDN pic.twitter.com/xU0B7dCSzy
Parliament and @TheLondonEye from @GardenMuseumLDN pic.twitter.com/fGzdCKzLFh
Great view of @lambethpalace and beyond from tower of St Mary at Lambeth @GardenMuseumLDN https://t.co/mHmYJe91bB
Bermondsey & Old Southwark Hustings #ge2017 #BOShustings 7pm @Southwarkcathed with @BanksideForum https://t.co/T3uPHIsgy6
Queen of Hearts Tea Party at @boroughmarket with @MergeFestival and @operahollandpk https://t.co/ZxE5oOcFVB
A giant zip wire could be installed next to Lambeth Palace london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9213
Another hotel development for the Blackfriars Road / Southwark / Waterloo area london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9215
Win a pair of tickets to Hacksaw Ridge screening at IWM London this Thursday: london-se1.co.uk/promotions/iwm/
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