Monday 5 June 2017
News & features published on 5 June 2017
Interview: Sir Simon Hughes, Lib Dem, Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Listen as Lib Dem candidate Sir Simon Hughes tells us how he intends to challenge Southwark on affordable housing and why he believes the need to tackle knife crime is rising up the political agenda.
Interview: Neil Coyle, Labour, Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Listen as Labour's Neil Coyle talks about his proudest achievements during two years as MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark, and why he thinks you should vote for him again on Thursday.
Interview: Elizabeth Jones, UKIP, Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Listen to our interview with UKIP candidate Elizabeth Jones as she explains why her party remains relevant even though its principal aim - Brexit - is on the verge of being achieved.
Interview: John Tyson, Green Party, Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Green candidate John Tyson talks about why Caroline Lucas motivated him to join the party, and his assessment of the election race in Bermondsey.
Interview: Siobhan Baillie, Conservative, Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Conservative parliamentary candidate Siobhan Baillie talks about her campaign in Bermondsey & Old Southwark.
Interview: James Clarke, independent, Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Listen to our interview with James Clarke as we discuss Brexit, liberalisation of drug laws and getting religion out of primary schools
South Bank & Bankside cultural venues react to London Bridge attack
Theatres and galleries in SE1 have issued a joint statement in the wake of Saturday's terrorist attack at London Bridge. Read it in full below.
Forum discussions active on 5 June 2017
Tweets on 5 June 2017
#newsnight now talking about social cohesion in SE1
Monday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2017-06-05
@bridgewithout This is it but I don't understand what's 'infinite' about it https://t.co/vYCuBHMIZI
@chsingthedragon It was possible to cycle southbound today, so I expect same tomorrow. But you may have to go via T… https://t.co/UuqhoHnjwN
SkyNewsBreak Metropolitan Police says all of the 12 people arrested on Sunday after the London Bridge attack have been released without charge
jonathansamuels Breaking: @skymartinbrunt understands from sources that molotov cocktails were found in back of terrorists' hired van.
RT @lb_southwark: Sign our book of condolence at 160 Tooley St from 9am tmrw. It will move to Southwark Cathedral when the cordon is lifted…
RT @Ldn_Ambulance: A surprise delivery from a passer-by is being enjoyed by our HQ control room staff including Giles & Toni who responded…
lisaocarroll London Bridge residents say @metpoliceuk have told them to "contact Southwark council" "which is useless because they know nothing" /2
lisaocarroll @metpoliceuk Residents in London Bridge cannot get past line to homes. understandable. But going out of minds because no-one is liaising
Just published - Interview: Sir Simon Hughes, Lib Dem candidate, Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 @SimonHughes dlvr.it/PK0FT4
RT @JustinWelby: Moving vigil led superbly by @MayorofLondon, London united in calm dignified memory. Great civic leadership, let's pray on…
Hugh Grant speaking at Simon Hughes campaign event in Bankside tonight #ge2017 https://t.co/z1cbfSVyGr
Just published - Interview: Neil Coyle, Labour candidate, Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 @coyleneil dlvr.it/PJzsTC
kevindcraig Great - @KateHoeyMP Hoey giving full support to our campaign to get Lambeth council to sort out the scaffolding here pic.twitter.com/Yzoqa0jsdj
se1 Reps of @boroughmarket, @Southwarkcathed & Bankside community will gather N side of @Tate Modern 11am Tuesday for national minute's silence
RT @deansouthwark: At the Vigil #londonbridge wonderful turnout of people standing in solidarity. Signed the book on behalf of @Southwarkca…
themillerpub Open as normal today folks. Residents and workers of London Bridge just getting on with life, because what else can you do.
SarahHeadofSch Both Snowsfields and Tower Bridge Schools will be open tomorrow as normal. @SNSPrimary @tbprimary
lb_southwark If you are unable to get to homes behind the police cordon at #LondonBridge tonight please call the council on tel: 0207 525 5000 for advice
Southwark Street tonight. pic.twitter.com/R17Ghyi1nH
Approximate area within #Londonbridge police cordon as of 7pm Monday. pic.twitter.com/CpH0bgLTqH
RT @coyleneil: Very sad duty to lay flowers for murdered civilians but an honour to hear @SadiqKhan speak for all London #LoveLondon https:…
RT @BritishRedCross: “This new fund will help those most in need of support & provide a focal point for those who want to help.†-@MayorofL…
The @deansouthwark giving an interview to an overseas TV channel in Potters Fields Park after #londonbridge vigil. pic.twitter.com/s0BguzFBsr
Sadiq Khan talks to @KayBurley of @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/8KzANmkBbB
People adding their peace messages at Potters Fields Park pic.twitter.com/8z8I5MxaWb
Police parked this across the entrance to Potters Fields Park during #LondonBridge vigil pic.twitter.com/OL29g8z8Hx
Chair of @BanksideForum @AmirAEden giving an interview to @BBCLondonNews @RizLateef after #LondonBridge vigil pic.twitter.com/qnJSaXFprQ
#LondonBridge vigil at Potters Fields Park pic.twitter.com/wFoaktQn7m
Spontaneous applause for ambulance staff at #Londonbridge vigil pic.twitter.com/892i0wWzMN
Archbishop @justinwelby at #londonbridge vigil https://t.co/kZp80TybUP
Amber Rudd and Diane Abbott among those on platform with Mayor, @peterjohn6 and faith leaders. pic.twitter.com/wku1lv65Di
LisaGutwein1 Every shop in @se1 sold out of flowers as people buy them in remembrance of those who lost their lives #londonvigil pic.twitter.com/TAdGv4XPlA
Chair and senior staff of @boroughmarket among those at tonight's #LondonBridge vigil
Southwarkcathed The Cathedral will remain closed tomorrow. Thank you for all your prayers and messages of support.
Sadiq Khan addressing #LondonBridge vigil pic.twitter.com/F1DJFckQyh
RT @itvlondon: LIVE NOW: Vigil to honour victims of the London terror attack https://t.co/bL4MBkQkfK
RT @HuffPostUK: BREAKING: Two #LondonBridge terrorists have been named by police as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane https://t.co/4FQ…
Faith leaders inc @justinwelby, bishop @southwarkcofe, archbishop @rc_southwark on platform with @peterjohn6 at #Londonbridge vigil
Officers from @CityPolice working alongside Met at Potters Fields Park vigil
Big crowd at Potters Fields Park for 6pm vigil. Mobile signal v poor so hard to tweet pics
'London Bridge is falling down' still playing on constant loop at @LondonTombs. So sorry for police officers assign… https://t.co/ubmRlhK3Pw
Flowers in Borough High Street pic.twitter.com/V2aqKmeelc
Media encampment in Southwark Street pic.twitter.com/PzATn1h7uh
Just published - Interview: John Tyson, Green Party candidate, Bermondsey & Old Southwark @JohnnyTyson #ge2017 dlvr.it/PJxW2b
Just published - Interview: Elizabeth Jones, UKIP candidate, Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 dlvr.it/PJxW2v
6pm Potters Fields Park - #londonbridge vigil with @mayoroflondon, @peterjohn6, @justinwelby and many others https://t.co/haGuuptLoI
Audio interviews with 4 of the 6 Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 candidates here: london-se1.co.uk/news/cat/1 - last 2 published later today
roggys Much of @se1 very quiet this afternoon. Almost in remembrance. pic.twitter.com/k1SwEFfkbb
Just published - Interview: Siobhan Baillie, Conservative, Bermondsey & Old Southwark @Siobhan_Baillie #ge2017 dlvr.it/PJx7TM
Just published - Interview: James Clarke, independent candidate, Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 @clarkeind2017 dlvr.it/PJwjXz
Just published - South Bank & Bankside cultural organisations react to London Bridge attack dlvr.it/PJwJjj
LDNBridgeCity We are deeply saddened by the events in London Bridge. Please note all Summer Festival activity has been cancelled until further notice.
LDNBridgeCity Any flowers kindly left on the estate are currently being relocated to City Hall's flagpoles for tonight's vigil.
RT @DoorkinsM: I wanted to let you know I am fine, it was scary but hid under my fav bush and look forward to seeing you at @Southwarkcathe…
boroughmarket Borough Market is a strong, diverse and creative community, a community that will pull together. Thanks for all the messages of support.
Reps of @boroughmarket, @Southwarkcathed & Bankside community will gather N side of @Tate Modern 11am Tuesday for national minute's silence
Latest Vauxhall #ge2017 odds from @paddypower pic.twitter.com/z3GE3kKdj8
Latest Bermondsey & Old Southwark #ge2017 odds from @paddypower pic.twitter.com/RCB4QU2f43
RT @SouthwarkCofE: Bishop Christopher and @JustinWelby will be joining @MayorofLondon at tonight's vigil in @PottersFieldsPa. https://t.co/…
Adamstoon1 Today's @standardnews #londonterrorattack #LondonBridge cartoon pic.twitter.com/dliEP99aOn
RT @se1: Flats in Long Lane SE1 marketed as "garden suburb" - in the South China Morning Post .... #bermondsey https://t.co/Z3I8L1EvP4
@SarahOwenvan @BBCRadio4 Some people are still in the closed area and haven't left since Sat. Cllrs… https://t.co/KmcaIYMWHl
Former @MPSSouthwark boro commander John Sutherland @policecommander on Radio 4 describing pressures cops will be facing after #londonbridge
Clink Street residents on @BBCRadio4 describing experience of living inside the current police cordon.
RT @SouthwarkCAN: #LondonAttacks: A Community United. Read our latest blog here: https://t.co/gX6eDPKSSH including details of a community e…
RT @MPSSouthwark: A letter of Thanks for your help & support during this difficult time from Southwark Borough Commander Mr Messinger #west…
SouthwarkCofE Bishop Christopher is live on BBC News at the moment taking to Sophie Raworth pic.twitter.com/85s0hiof93
On BBC News the Bishop of @southwarkcofe says police have told him #londonbridge cordon could remain for another 24… https://t.co/02JSrSY131
@SouthwarkCAN Yes, sure.
Congratulations to Canon @StephenHance1 of @Southwarkcathed who has today been named as next Dean of Derby
Watch the Mayor of London and Met Police commissioner speaking near scene of #londonbridge attack https://t.co/lDqz7d8aKy
RT @damiengayle: Sadiq Khan is speaking about the #londonterrorattack https://t.co/oYAlHBNQP6
As of midday the #Londonbridge police cordon remains largely as indicated on this map. pic.twitter.com/QlVAjIfRBN
Outside the Novotel by Southwark Bridge. pic.twitter.com/mV0R1Zs7po
O'Meara Street still closed but access available to @PreciousBlood1 church for Mass pic.twitter.com/kFk2Ax5cUa
Police horses on patrol around #Londonbridge.
Staff of @sainsburys Borough High Street have just placed flowers near the police cordon pic.twitter.com/FBgzImXrzz
Flats in Long Lane SE1 marketed as "garden suburb" - in the South China Morning Post .... #bermondsey https://t.co/Z3I8L1EvP4
South Bank and Bankside cultural organisations have issued a joint statement after #londonbridge attack https://t.co/NIQacZUw2p
Lib Dem @CarolinePidgeon AM tells @LondonAssembly that #LondonBridge incident is "an attack on our way of life"
Real thanks must go to all supporters of our membership scheme - SE1 website, Twitter etc wouldn't exist without you london-se1.co.uk/membership
Thanks 2 those who've sent appreciative comments re. coverage last few days. To those who've complained; we r always willing to listen+learn
RT @inTheOneTrue: @se1 @Southwarkcathed 1.05pm Mass as usual today Borough Catholic Church as we return to Ordinary Time. Access to the Mos…
HuffPostUK London Bridge hero cafe owner reveals how he helped bring 130 customers to safety huffp.st/Y3QdLpF pic.twitter.com/AFaQ1Oj2pG
LIVE VIDEO as @londonassembly holds emergency session after #londonbridge attack https://t.co/En1yLDzMk8
LondonAssembly The London Assembly will hold an extraordinary meeting today at 11:30am in light of the attack in #LondonBridge on Saturday #LondonAttacks
Today @Southwarkcathed remains closed pic.twitter.com/5cyA1EGCoR
Growing array of flowers in front of @BarrowBoyB pub #londonbridge pic.twitter.com/4YDcp1WjZs
RT @TerrorismPolice: Specialist support available for anyone who has been affected by the attack in #LondonBridge #BoroughMarket #London ht…
Message from @RoyalMail - disruption to postal services in SE1 today #londonbridge pic.twitter.com/oav0hhc6Bx
RT @BBCTravelAlert: #LondonBridge cordon remains in place. Delays outside the cordon including around Elephant & Castle, The City and Wappi…
Message from the three councillors for the area where #LondonBridge attack took place @cathedralsdavid… https://t.co/8Qnq3HYKnH
#ge2017 Tower Bridge Road snap poll: barbers and dry cleaners backing @SimonHughes; acupuncturists and Thai massage… https://t.co/C1FX771IF3
RT @MrAndyPowell: London ⤠United. Didn't expect the world's media to be filming my Monday commute in @se1, but this is the message I'd lik…
se16 Split political allegiances on Jamaica Road pic.twitter.com/8vloUuD9O1
RT @Forster_Comms: The office is closed today but we are all working as normal elsewhere. Big thanks to our lovely neighbours @TheGBswhatwh…
Heading off to complete last in series of #ge2017 Bermondsey & Old Southwark candidate interviews. All online later today.
Plans for massive Bankside street party on 18 June to promote community togetherness have new impetus after this dr… https://t.co/5FT8KHFXQg
Tonight: #GreatGetTogether Bankside Information Meeting and Launch of Event Programme @BOSTSE1 at @HiltonBankside https://t.co/nXn7w7d0vX
KateHoeyMP Uplifting end to a sad day listening to the Okusinza Mu Luganda choir @stjohnswaterloo service for Uganda Martyrs pic.twitter.com/RYMYiJpWNh
@abbyseeingya Impossible to say.
Reminder: @mayoroflondon @sadiqkhan invites Londoners to #londonbridge vigil 6pm Potters Fields Park https://t.co/haGuuptLoI
Royal Oak pub in Tabard Street took in 150 people on Saturday night #londonbridge https://t.co/FAxul67b1n
gordon_gronbach Both ends of Waterloo Bridge pic.twitter.com/R3XMLO38hg
JDu1986 New barriers in place on #WaterlooBridge pic.twitter.com/FT3c6SJbaL
SeidelClint Barriers on Waterloo Bridge. Hope space is made safe for cyclists @citycyclists @se1 pic.twitter.com/w549lWwb1u
@K_burrell23 @BBCTravelAlert Buses not running via London Bridge. Motor traffic can cross bridge northbound if it… https://t.co/eWRKD8hTQo
@K_burrell23 @BBCTravelAlert No. Not at the north end. South end of Street is open.
@metstudio No general pedestrian access within the cordon. Have heard of some ppl being escorted to offices but don't bank on it
@CSParrott Really not sure what the score is. Have heard of some ppl given limited access to offices but I'm not in a position to say.
8.15am update - this is the current extent of the police cordon at
#londonbridge. pic.twitter.com/rLgyDza5Hu
@TraceyLees2 No it's definitely still playing!
Police on this cordon must be going insane with London Bridge Experience's piped version of 'London Bridge is falli… https://t.co/aCl2DnHkzT
Business as usual - commuters on the Monday morning trudge across London Bridge to the Square Mile pic.twitter.com/tlz55gcA2J
Railings and traffic lights next to @BarrowBoyB damaged where van crashed during #londonbridge attack. pic.twitter.com/TlR3jtQBoD
More flowers at south end of London Bridge pic.twitter.com/RACs0a8yDO
The police cordon is now in front of @OddbinsLBridge and @BarrowBoyB pub pic.twitter.com/ecS5h6vwyJ
London Bridge open to northbound traffic coming via Duke Street Hill. Pedestrians can move freely between LB rail station and bridge itself
St Thomas Street remains closed west of Joiner Street / Great Maze Pond pic.twitter.com/OHZoDHHRa2
thefittingrooms The Fitting Rooms Gym will be closed until at least 5pm today. We will update when we can. Thanks for your patience! @BetterBankside @se1
@JacktheGreek_ @bigchriselmer Yes it's closed.
NetworkRailLBG We apologise for any disruption this morning & thank you for all the kind messages. Wishing everyone a good week. #WeStandTogether
Western limit of police cordon remains at corner of Park Street and Bank End next to Anchor Bankside pic.twitter.com/CVWiRLn1U3
@Ben_Gorman I believe so, but you can only get there from the Station area as top of Borough High St still shut.
Latest scene in Southwark Street which remains closed east of Southwark Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/VO307KMXkD
@bigchriselmer Still closed east of Southwark Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/pcLnhJvuO9
Southern limit of police cordon remains at Union Street jcts with Recross Way and O'Meara Street pic.twitter.com/nxbOsIxU3j
World media on Union Street pic.twitter.com/mxSUhBRWjm
Borough High Street shut to pedestrians and vehicles north of Union Street. pic.twitter.com/ZmagZlE4zV
Borough High Street remains closed to northbound traffic at St George the Martyr. Pedestrians can get through thoug… https://t.co/nN4OyGHeum
Southwark Police Station @MPSSouthwarkf flags at half mast pic.twitter.com/JwqKElNMgk
nationalrailenq #LondonBridge station has reopened as normal this morning. twt.lt/qvtf
RT @networkrailPR: UPDATED STATEMENT for media: London Bridge station open as usual #LondonBridge #BoroughMarket @BTP @networkrail @nationa…
RT @paulthevegman: @paulthevegman we may be shut @boroughmarket but we still deliver to our customers we will not be beaten by terrorists h…
thamesclippers London Bridge Pier is now open, we will now stop there as per the timetable. We are operating a good service on all routes.
NetworkRailLBG All of our exits are now open - the station is fully open
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