Richard Leeming
@richardleeming.bsky.social
Innovation consultant, working on digital and data transformation for the public good, mainly in culture, heritage and voluntary sectors. Labour & Co-op councillor representing Dulwich Village Ward, focused on active travel. Dad, Gooner, sailor, cyclist.
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“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
EU Must Cap SUV Hood Heights Urges Report. Crash Test Body Says Not As Simple As That
Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians and cyclists are struck, says new report. EuroNCAP says more complex than that.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
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When the NHS works: had a blood test yesterday. Was in and out of the Tessa Jowell health centre in less than 5 minutes. The results have just arrived by text within 24 hours. (All normal)
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
When the NHS works: had a blood test yesterday. Was in and out of the Tessa Jowell health centre in less than 5 minutes. The results have just arrived by text within 24 hours. (All normal)
As a councillor wholly invested in supporting Active Travel, I’m going to wait to see the detail before losing my mind over this. I’m v keen to see low earners be able to buy a decent reliable bike for everyday use. I’m not keen to see low earners subsidise rich people to buy £10k road bikes.
Rachel Reeves is setting the Cycle to Work scheme on fire as part of the war on salary sacrifice policies! on.ft.com/4oKXNrC
Rachel Reeves to curb bike purchases through salary sacrifice in Budget
Introduction of new cap comes after retailers warned some higher-rate taxpayers were exploiting the perk
on.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
As a councillor wholly invested in supporting Active Travel, I’m going to wait to see the detail before losing my mind over this. I’m v keen to see low earners be able to buy a decent reliable bike for everyday use. I’m not keen to see low earners subsidise rich people to buy £10k road bikes.
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Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
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There are many subtle and complex arguments one can have about the future of the BBC — but I guarantee you that no other channel or streaming service will be as committed to factual programming, children’s education, history shows, religious discussion, poetry, arts, or state of the nation debate
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
There are many subtle and complex arguments one can have about the future of the BBC — but I guarantee you that no other channel or streaming service will be as committed to factual programming, children’s education, history shows, religious discussion, poetry, arts, or state of the nation debate
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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I have written some stuff about BBC/Public Service broadcasting which I'll start putting out soon. I don't think there's enough public policy debate - when I was doing broadcasting/Charter Review in the regulator and Government there was an industry around it. Now everyone has moved on to "tech".
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I have written some stuff about BBC/Public Service broadcasting which I'll start putting out soon. I don't think there's enough public policy debate - when I was doing broadcasting/Charter Review in the regulator and Government there was an industry around it. Now everyone has moved on to "tech".
I spent nearly 25 years working for the BBC and emerged glad to be no longer working for it. But, 2 contradictory observations seem likely this morning. 1. Some of the criticisms are merited. 2. They’re being manipulated by bad actors who don’t care about the UK or the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I spent nearly 25 years working for the BBC and emerged glad to be no longer working for it. But, 2 contradictory observations seem likely this morning. 1. Some of the criticisms are merited. 2. They’re being manipulated by bad actors who don’t care about the UK or the BBC.
Recently I went to a fascinating presentation about efforts to create a universal identifier to enable individuals to be tracked through the justice system. As all the agencies involved have different & incompatible databases it’s no surprise that ‘a paper-based’ system makes errors more likely
November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Recently I went to a fascinating presentation about efforts to create a universal identifier to enable individuals to be tracked through the justice system. As all the agencies involved have different & incompatible databases it’s no surprise that ‘a paper-based’ system makes errors more likely
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For those who aren't keeping up, Mamdani is a Zionist now (for condeming swastika graffiti on a yeshiva)
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
For those who aren't keeping up, Mamdani is a Zionist now (for condeming swastika graffiti on a yeshiva)
It was great to meet the Dulwich residents behind dulwichbuscampaign.co.uk today. It’s a really good, focused campaign which me, @margynewens.bsky.social and Marina Ahmad the Lambeth and Southwark MLA are delighted to support. Please sign the petition here:
Dulwich Bus Campaign
A campaign for a better bus service for Dulwich Village residents and visitors.
dulwichbuscampaign.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It was great to meet the Dulwich residents behind dulwichbuscampaign.co.uk today. It’s a really good, focused campaign which me, @margynewens.bsky.social and Marina Ahmad the Lambeth and Southwark MLA are delighted to support. Please sign the petition here:
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Clearly a lot of details to work through in how it’s implemented but this new pay per mile charge for EVs is a necessary& fair policy. Hope HMT are engaging with devolved nations & local gov on its design as this is a real opportunity to think creatively & more holistically about motoring taxation
EV drivers could face new tax in Budget
The BBC understands there have been
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Clearly a lot of details to work through in how it’s implemented but this new pay per mile charge for EVs is a necessary& fair policy. Hope HMT are engaging with devolved nations & local gov on its design as this is a real opportunity to think creatively & more holistically about motoring taxation
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The UK & others have been doing their bit to help people in Gaza.
To those still screaming 'complicit in genocide': you know nothing. Stop these childish games.
Here's the UK foreign secretary literally standing with the aid waiting to get in.
Direct your anger at those still blocking the routes.
To those still screaming 'complicit in genocide': you know nothing. Stop these childish games.
Here's the UK foreign secretary literally standing with the aid waiting to get in.
Direct your anger at those still blocking the routes.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The UK & others have been doing their bit to help people in Gaza.
To those still screaming 'complicit in genocide': you know nothing. Stop these childish games.
Here's the UK foreign secretary literally standing with the aid waiting to get in.
Direct your anger at those still blocking the routes.
To those still screaming 'complicit in genocide': you know nothing. Stop these childish games.
Here's the UK foreign secretary literally standing with the aid waiting to get in.
Direct your anger at those still blocking the routes.
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Two retired men I know can't spend their pensions fast enough as their pots keep going up in value. But they'll still moan about Rachel Reeves and potential tax rises/new taxes on them while pondering voting Reform next time.
A Mail reader and a Telegraph reader.
A Mail reader and a Telegraph reader.
My wealth has increased by 25% since June. I have done absolutely nothing to earn this. I just put it in a tracker fund. I will be taxed on that gain at a lower rate than during the Thatcher government.
I’d pay more tax to make this country better and stop Putin in his tracks.
I’d pay more tax to make this country better and stop Putin in his tracks.
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Two retired men I know can't spend their pensions fast enough as their pots keep going up in value. But they'll still moan about Rachel Reeves and potential tax rises/new taxes on them while pondering voting Reform next time.
A Mail reader and a Telegraph reader.
A Mail reader and a Telegraph reader.
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I’m sure Matt Goodwin will be along shortly to tell us all whether LNER Customer Service Host Samir Zitouni counts as British or not. news.sky.com/story/train-...
Train company LNER 'extremely proud' of rail worker in critical condition after mass stabbing as family call him 'hero'
The "extraordinary bravery" of the LNER worker who intervened during the train mass stabbing attack on Saturday has been hailed by his company.
news.sky.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’m sure Matt Goodwin will be along shortly to tell us all whether LNER Customer Service Host Samir Zitouni counts as British or not. news.sky.com/story/train-...
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The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Start of temporary congestion charge boosts park and ride use
Observations from the first days of Oxford’s temporary congestion charge indicate that the scheme is improving bus services and boosting the take-up of park and ride. On Wednesday 29 October, Oxfordsh...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
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Videos seen thousands of times on Facebook claim the government is banning people from using their central heating after 9pm from 1 November.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
No, the government isn’t banning central heating after 9pm – Full Fact
Videos being shared on Facebook falsely claim the government is introducing a 9pm cut-off for using your central heating, with people who breach it at risk of fines.
fullfact.org
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Videos seen thousands of times on Facebook claim the government is banning people from using their central heating after 9pm from 1 November.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
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After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
Synchronicity in my morning reading: 1. Interview with Jimmy Wales in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social about dishonest political comms. Followed by 2. @arseblog.com on Mikel Arteta’s comms style as an antidote to dishonest football comms.
October 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Synchronicity in my morning reading: 1. Interview with Jimmy Wales in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social about dishonest political comms. Followed by 2. @arseblog.com on Mikel Arteta’s comms style as an antidote to dishonest football comms.
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Posted this on Wednesday and it slightly took off.
Then @richholman.com replied to say he'd actually made a version of what I was suggesting.
So I wrote the story up for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Then @richholman.com replied to say he'd actually made a version of what I was suggesting.
So I wrote the story up for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
October 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Posted this on Wednesday and it slightly took off.
Then @richholman.com replied to say he'd actually made a version of what I was suggesting.
So I wrote the story up for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Then @richholman.com replied to say he'd actually made a version of what I was suggesting.
So I wrote the story up for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Let’s seize this moment for children’s outdoor play!
FREE lunchtime webinar, Weds 3 Dec 12.30-1.30pm
Hear from Cllrs @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social and @edwardlamb.bsky.social on the bolder actions councils can take to restore children's outdoor play.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
FREE lunchtime webinar, Weds 3 Dec 12.30-1.30pm
Hear from Cllrs @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social and @edwardlamb.bsky.social on the bolder actions councils can take to restore children's outdoor play.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
Restoring children's freedom to play out: let's seize the moment
Society is waking up to children's right and need to play out; councils and orgs around the UK are taking action, come and get inspired !
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Let’s seize this moment for children’s outdoor play!
FREE lunchtime webinar, Weds 3 Dec 12.30-1.30pm
Hear from Cllrs @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social and @edwardlamb.bsky.social on the bolder actions councils can take to restore children's outdoor play.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
FREE lunchtime webinar, Weds 3 Dec 12.30-1.30pm
Hear from Cllrs @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social and @edwardlamb.bsky.social on the bolder actions councils can take to restore children's outdoor play.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...