John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Looking for a better future for the forgotten regions of England. https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/author/johnhall/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1kWHOLlDUdWvxVlBmSy2KZhJdwKzOm3ERA7iUKmDQc8_PGARjmpoIVFbs_aem_kpVJ2anHcYsA4A2bkZsiXw
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Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
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Tom Gordon's amendment: what real devolution could mean for Yorkshire
This week, an amendment to the England devolution bill could be transformative for the region’s ability to decide its future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
This week, an amendment to the England devolution bill could be transformative for the region’s ability to decide its future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Tom Gordon’s amendment: what real devolution could mean for Yorkshire
This week, an amendment to the England devolution bill could be transformative for the region’s ability to decide its future
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tom Gordon's amendment: what real devolution could mean for Yorkshire
This week, an amendment to the England devolution bill could be transformative for the region’s ability to decide its future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
This week, an amendment to the England devolution bill could be transformative for the region’s ability to decide its future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
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If Yorkshire had the power to shape its own future, thanks to the devolution bill amendment. What should a regional government tackle first? Transport, jobs, housing, or something else? Your voice matters. Tell us what should top the list. #YorkshireDevolution #HaveYourSay
October 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If Yorkshire had the power to shape its own future, thanks to the devolution bill amendment. What should a regional government tackle first? Transport, jobs, housing, or something else? Your voice matters. Tell us what should top the list. #YorkshireDevolution #HaveYourSay
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Jeffrey Matsu is right — devolution without fiscal power is just window dressing. Regions like Yorkshire need real control over funding, not more bids to Whitehall. Until we can raise and spend our own money, devolution in England remains unfinished business.
www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
Jeffrey Matsu: Fiscal firepower is devo’s missing piece
Cipfa's chief economist outlines five practical commitments the government could make today.
www.lgcplus.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Jeffrey Matsu is right — devolution without fiscal power is just window dressing. Regions like Yorkshire need real control over funding, not more bids to Whitehall. Until we can raise and spend our own money, devolution in England remains unfinished business.
www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
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✍️ Bridget Phillipson for Labour deputy leader
Labour needs a deputy who can steady the ship and widen its reach, an independent-minded northern voice with a record of delivery
By John Grogan
Labour needs a deputy who can steady the ship and widen its reach, an independent-minded northern voice with a record of delivery
By John Grogan
Bridget Phillipson for Labour deputy leader
Labour needs a deputy who can steady the ship and widen its reach, an independent-minded northern voice with a record of delivery
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
✍️ Bridget Phillipson for Labour deputy leader
Labour needs a deputy who can steady the ship and widen its reach, an independent-minded northern voice with a record of delivery
By John Grogan
Labour needs a deputy who can steady the ship and widen its reach, an independent-minded northern voice with a record of delivery
By John Grogan
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Ripon City Council in chaos!
Public vote of no confidence in new Mayor
Who benefits from political turmoil?
#Reform
#Ripon
#Yorkshire
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Public vote of no confidence in new Mayor
Who benefits from political turmoil?
#Reform
#Ripon
#Yorkshire
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/rip...
Ripon City Council’s bitter divisions widen, as public anger mounts
Who benefits if faith and trust in local politics is lost?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Ripon City Council in chaos!
Public vote of no confidence in new Mayor
Who benefits from political turmoil?
#Reform
#Ripon
#Yorkshire
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/rip...
Public vote of no confidence in new Mayor
Who benefits from political turmoil?
#Reform
#Ripon
#Yorkshire
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/rip...
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October 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Breaking the cycle – but not without the regions
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Breaking the cycle – but not without the regions
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Breaking the cycle – but not without the regions
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Dicky Bird has died – Yorkshire’s own, cherished for his warmth, humour and legendary cricketing spirit. From Barnsley to Test match stardom, he inspired generations with honesty, fair play and fierce pride in his roots. RIP.
It is with profound sadness that The Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces the passing of Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird MBE OBE, one of cricket’s most beloved figures, who died peacefully at home at the age of 92.
Read more: yorkshireccc.com/news/harold-...
Read more: yorkshireccc.com/news/harold-...
September 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Dicky Bird has died – Yorkshire’s own, cherished for his warmth, humour and legendary cricketing spirit. From Barnsley to Test match stardom, he inspired generations with honesty, fair play and fierce pride in his roots. RIP.
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✍️ How Reform UK Ltd’s policy proposals would deepen divides
Reform UK’s rise may seem like change – but its policies will gut the same communities as austerity and make the richest richer still
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Reform UK’s rise may seem like change – but its policies will gut the same communities as austerity and make the richest richer still
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
How Reform UK Ltd’s policy proposals would deepen divides
Reform UK’s rise may seem like change – but its policies will gut the same communities as austerity and make the richest richer still
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
✍️ How Reform UK Ltd’s policy proposals would deepen divides
Reform UK’s rise may seem like change – but its policies will gut the same communities as austerity and make the richest richer still
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Reform UK’s rise may seem like change – but its policies will gut the same communities as austerity and make the richest richer still
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
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✍️ Why can’t Yorkshire scrap peak fares, like Scotland’s doing?
Yorkshire rail users face fewer trains, higher fares and less investment – our region is stuck on the slow track
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire rail users face fewer trains, higher fares and less investment – our region is stuck on the slow track
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Why can’t Yorkshire scrap peak fares, like Scotland’s doing?
Yorkshire rail users face fewer trains, higher fares and less investment – our region is stuck on the slow track
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
✍️ Why can’t Yorkshire scrap peak fares, like Scotland’s doing?
Yorkshire rail users face fewer trains, higher fares and less investment – our region is stuck on the slow track
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire rail users face fewer trains, higher fares and less investment – our region is stuck on the slow track
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
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✍️ Industrial strategy zones and freeports – here’s a better idea
Yorkshire’s future growth is best steered by those who know the county best – those who live, work or do business here
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire’s future growth is best steered by those who know the county best – those who live, work or do business here
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Industrial strategy zones and freeports – here’s a better idea
Yorkshire’s future growth is best steered by those who know the county best – those who live, work or do business here
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
✍️ Industrial strategy zones and freeports – here’s a better idea
Yorkshire’s future growth is best steered by those who know the county best – those who live, work or do business here
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire’s future growth is best steered by those who know the county best – those who live, work or do business here
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Regional autonomy works, Scotland, Wales & NI lead on climate & energy while Westminster drags its feet. Imagine Yorkshire with those powers – cleaner air, green jobs, thriving communities. It’s time for a Yorkshire Regional Government.
www.isepglobal.org/articles/ind...
www.isepglobal.org/articles/ind...
August 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Regional autonomy works, Scotland, Wales & NI lead on climate & energy while Westminster drags its feet. Imagine Yorkshire with those powers – cleaner air, green jobs, thriving communities. It’s time for a Yorkshire Regional Government.
www.isepglobal.org/articles/ind...
www.isepglobal.org/articles/ind...
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✍️ An unhealthy alliance
One in four UK MPs have taken pro-Israel lobby funding, raising urgent questions about foreign influence and trust in British democracy
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
One in four UK MPs have taken pro-Israel lobby funding, raising urgent questions about foreign influence and trust in British democracy
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
An unhealthy alliance
One in four UK MPs have taken pro-Israel lobby funding, raising urgent questions about foreign influence and trust in British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
✍️ An unhealthy alliance
One in four UK MPs have taken pro-Israel lobby funding, raising urgent questions about foreign influence and trust in British democracy
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
One in four UK MPs have taken pro-Israel lobby funding, raising urgent questions about foreign influence and trust in British democracy
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire Leaders Board – Working Together for Our Region's Future
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Yorkshire Leaders Board – Working Together for Our Region's Future
Yorkshire Leaders Board – Working Together for Our Region's Future
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August 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Yorkshire Leaders Board – Working Together for Our Region's Future
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✍️ The Halls of West Yorkshire
A centuries-spanning journey through the Hall family reveals iron moulders, cricketers, comics, and a bowman at the Battle of Flodden
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
A centuries-spanning journey through the Hall family reveals iron moulders, cricketers, comics, and a bowman at the Battle of Flodden
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
The Halls of West Yorkshire
A centuries-spanning journey through the Hall family reveals iron moulders, cricketers, comics, and a bowman at the Battle of Flodden
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 7:37 AM
✍️ The Halls of West Yorkshire
A centuries-spanning journey through the Hall family reveals iron moulders, cricketers, comics, and a bowman at the Battle of Flodden
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
A centuries-spanning journey through the Hall family reveals iron moulders, cricketers, comics, and a bowman at the Battle of Flodden
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
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Hollywood actor Sean Bean blasts plans to build thousands of houses on green belt near his hometown
The actor wrote: 'I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.'
The actor wrote: 'I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.'
Sean Bean blasts plans to build 1,000s of houses near his hometown
The actor wrote: 'I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.'
www.dailymail.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Hollywood actor Sean Bean blasts plans to build thousands of houses on green belt near his hometown
The actor wrote: 'I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.'
The actor wrote: 'I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.'
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✍️ The battle for Handsworth
Why local voices must lead Yorkshire’s planning future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Why local voices must lead Yorkshire’s planning future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
The battle for Handsworth
Why local voices must lead Yorkshire’s planning future
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
✍️ The battle for Handsworth
Why local voices must lead Yorkshire’s planning future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Why local voices must lead Yorkshire’s planning future
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Another report that calls for bigger & better devolution. This is too big a job for an individual Mayor. This type of devolution needs a regional government, as seen in most successful economies throughout the world. Britain is far too centralised.
www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/new-report-c...
www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/new-report-c...
New report calls for government to be ‘bold and ambitious on fiscal devolution’: local tax powers could unlock over £4bn per year - County Councils Network
Devolving housing, income and tourism taxes to England’s counties could raise more than £4bn a year to invest in local services and supercharge economic growth, a new report reveals. The research from...
www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Another report that calls for bigger & better devolution. This is too big a job for an individual Mayor. This type of devolution needs a regional government, as seen in most successful economies throughout the world. Britain is far too centralised.
www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/new-report-c...
www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/new-report-c...
This excellent article in @yorkshirebylines.co.uk explores Sam Freedman's Failed State: Why Britain Doesn’t Work and How We Fix It. Why England must empower its regions. Our centralised system is failing, and we need governance that’s effective and accountable yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
How Britain privatised itself into failure
Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This excellent article in @yorkshirebylines.co.uk explores Sam Freedman's Failed State: Why Britain Doesn’t Work and How We Fix It. Why England must empower its regions. Our centralised system is failing, and we need governance that’s effective and accountable yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/the...
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk Excellent article! Strongly agree—Yorkshire deserves real autonomy. Local control will unlock our region's potential, generating far more than invested.
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yorkshirebylines.co.uk/region/from-...
From devolution to autonomy: why Yorkshire needs real freedom
The time has come to move beyond our current devolution settlement and to start building a fresh autonomous future for Yorkshire
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk Excellent article! Strongly agree—Yorkshire deserves real autonomy. Local control will unlock our region's potential, generating far more than invested.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/region/from-...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/region/from-...
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Surviving Gaza: a personal account of life under siege
"Gaza is not just a news headline. It is my home. It is full of people who want to live -not just survive, but live in dignity, in safety, in freedom."
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"Gaza is not just a news headline. It is my home. It is full of people who want to live -not just survive, but live in dignity, in safety, in freedom."
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Surviving Gaza: a personal account of life under siege
"Gaza is not just a news headline. It is my home. It is full of people who want to live -not just survive, but live in dignity, in safety, in freedom."
northeastbylines.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Surviving Gaza: a personal account of life under siege
"Gaza is not just a news headline. It is my home. It is full of people who want to live -not just survive, but live in dignity, in safety, in freedom."
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
"Gaza is not just a news headline. It is my home. It is full of people who want to live -not just survive, but live in dignity, in safety, in freedom."
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
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✍️ When banks forget history, the public pays. From Farrow’s to 2008, prudence – and ring-fencing – must guard the people’s money
By John Hall
By John Hall
The enduring lesson: banking prudence must prioritise public protection
When banks forget history, the public pays. From Farrow’s to 2008, prudence – and ring-fencing – must guard the people’s money
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
✍️ When banks forget history, the public pays. From Farrow’s to 2008, prudence – and ring-fencing – must guard the people’s money
By John Hall
By John Hall
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✍️ A challenge to Britain’s elite
Fairer distribution of national wealth for the north of England: throwing down the moral gauntlet to the country’s financial elites
By John Hall
Fairer distribution of national wealth for the north of England: throwing down the moral gauntlet to the country’s financial elites
By John Hall
A challenge to Britain’s elite
Fairer distribution of national wealth for the north of England: throwing down the moral gauntlet to the country’s financial elites
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
✍️ A challenge to Britain’s elite
Fairer distribution of national wealth for the north of England: throwing down the moral gauntlet to the country’s financial elites
By John Hall
Fairer distribution of national wealth for the north of England: throwing down the moral gauntlet to the country’s financial elites
By John Hall
Bilbao in Spain is one example, it turned its fortunes around with bold regional governance. Investing in infrastructure, innovation, and partnerships to boost jobs and the economy. The UK should follow this example for growth in our own deprived regions.
www.cityam.com/unemployment...
www.cityam.com/unemployment...
Unemployment creeps up as jobs cut following Reeves tax raid
The Office for National Statistics has published wage growth and unemployment data, which will be closely monitored by Rachel Reeves.
www.cityam.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Bilbao in Spain is one example, it turned its fortunes around with bold regional governance. Investing in infrastructure, innovation, and partnerships to boost jobs and the economy. The UK should follow this example for growth in our own deprived regions.
www.cityam.com/unemployment...
www.cityam.com/unemployment...