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James Thomson

8 days

After serving four years as Chair of the City of London Police Authority, I have handed on the baton to @Tijs_Broeke . I am delighted to serve a further year as Deputy Chair to support the succession. It has been a huge honour and privilege to have served the @CityPolice -…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

29 days

Great work by @citypolice this morning at Bank Junction in @thecityofldn as part of a multi agency approach to tackling the minority of cyclists & riders of illegal e-bikes & e-scooters who contravene the law to the detriment of all 🚲 One of nearly 200 illegal e-bikes &…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

5 months

Great to speak to two of @CityPolice ’s Level 1 Public Order officers These @CityPoliceCops volunteer to be public order trained and Level 1 is the highest level of training - prepared to deal with the most difficult public order situations 👍🏼🙏🏼

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

7 months

Availability of Black Cabs in the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ is a total disgrace Waited 45 mins at midnight Not a single Black Cab to hail. And not even U*** or taxi app Cab restrictions driving drivers away ⁦ @LTDAForum ⁩ ⁦ @UnitedCabbies ⁩ ⁦⁦ @londontaxi_pr ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

London Bridge was an extraordinary event - thank you again to all police, security services & military that kept us safe Thank you ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ and all units involved including ⁦ @CityPoliceDogs ⁩ ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩, Firearms, Roads Policing

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

45 members of the Court of Common Council in the @cityoflondon including myself are supporting a motion to review traffic orders across the Square Mile Also seeking access for black cabs across Bank Junction at all times 👇🏼

Black cabs could be allowed back into Bank junction during weekdays

At least 45 members of the City of London Corporation have signed a motion calling for black cabs to regain access to the area ‘at all times’

www.standard.co.uk

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Bank Junction in the great Ward of Walbrook in the ❤️ of the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ Campaigning for access to Licensed Taxis East/West, West/East at all times on behalf of City businesses & those with mobility requirements Vital for Destination City

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

Does the @cityoflondon have a sense of (ironic) humour by having a black cab in its fleet but restricts the Black Cab trade using Bank & Bishopsgate⁉️ Restrictions are no laughing matter ❌ They must be lifted 24/7/365 for: ✔️women’s safety ✔️equality: for the mobility…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 months

Two ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ from the finest mounted unit in the country… 🐎 Thank you ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ for supporting the ⁦ @lordmayors_show ⁩ - you looked amazing 🙏🏼 Am I a little biased?

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

7 months

Honour to attend the Mansion House dinner to mark the Coronation King Charles & Queen Camilla Great privilege to be introduced to the King to discuss the ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ Thanks all ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ dealing with unrelated protest earlier & royal visit this evening 🙏🏼

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 months

IMPORTANT NEWS: @cityoflondon does not currently support policy of allowing Black Cabs unrestricted access across the Square Mile As a @WhiteRibbon_UK Ambassador I believe it is critical that restrictions on Black Cabs are lifted for women’s safety @TheLTDA @UnitedCabbies ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

want Black Cabs to have access across Bank Junction 24/7/365 Cabs should go where buses go as is the case in most parts of London This will significantly improve taxi availability in @thecityofldn necessary for: ✔️women’s safety: preventing violence…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Thank you all police, security services & military who worked tirelessly to keep us safe while the nation mourned Thank you all officers & staff of the @CityPolice who worked in the City & across London @CityPoliceCops @CityHorses @CityPoliceDogs @CityPoliceCmsr 🇬🇧👑💜🙏🏼

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Licenced Hackney Carriages are a critical part of our public - not private - transport system @cityoflondon must lift restrictions on Black Cabs 24/7/365 This Amy Winehouse inspired song ‘Back to Black’ Cabs explains importance @TheLTDA

Taxi drivers release song asking Londoners to go ‘Back to Black’ cabs

An Amy Winehouse song has been rewritten by drivers campaigning for Londoners to go "Back to Black" cabs.

www.standard.co.uk

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

At the Walbrook Wardmote today with the support of 20 business voters, we passed a motion to ask the @cityoflondon to expedite work to support lifting of restrictions at Bank Junction on Black Cabs to provide access 24/7/365 👍🏼 Langbourn Ward and Lime Steet Wards also passed the…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

1 month

The @cityoflondon is currently reviewing traffic restrictions at Bank junction The restrictions put in place in 2017 only permit buses & cyclists through the junction between 7am & 7pm, Mon to Fri - but not Black Cabs ❌ The review is centred on whether these restrictions…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

Two London icons - one dates to 1843 the other nearly 200 years earlier The start of construction of the Elizabeth Clock Tower (“Big Ben”) was 1843 🔔 Hackney Carriages - today Black Cabs - were first regulated in 1654 when Parliament approved “An Ordinance for the Regulation…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

8 months

Met reps of the Licensed Hackney Carriage trade Discussed importance of cabs & need for them to have same access as buses ⁦ @TfL ⁩ Critical for: - public safety - the mobility challenges - businesses in ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ - hospitality & tourism Retweet support 🙏🏼

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Great to see PH Gilbert [L] (named after Dame Sarah Gilbert - developer of the Oxford Covid vaccine) tutoring TPH Andy [R] one of ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ probationers & fresh from public order training Thank you ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ 🙏🏼 Out supporting ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ today

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

8 months

Cabs Across Bank - link below - is looking to gain evidence from Black Cab users to support the case for reopening Bank Junction for Licensed Hackney Carriages 24/7/365 If you wish to see more taxis in the Square Mile please respond to CAB - details ⬇️🙏🏼

Cabs Across Bank - Cabs Across Bank

ABOUT CABS ACROSS BANK (CAB) Cabs Across Bank (CAB) is campaigning for Licensed Hackney Carriages to have access across Bank Junction and other currently restricted streets in the City of London 24...

cabsacrossbank.london

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Passing our parade at @HAC_TheCompany for the latest cohort of @CityHorses PH Gilbert, PH Douglas, PH Kellaway, PH Jubilee Supporting public order, high profile policing & community engagement as well as being the @CityPolice Twitter stars @CityPoliceCops @CityPoliceCmsr

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

When you are having a bad day @CityHorses never fail to put a smile 😃 on your face 🐎 Part of the @CityPolice counter terrorism deterrent as part of Op Servator Also great for: ✔️high visibility - each one is 6x a police officer on foot ✔️community engagement - people engage…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

21 days

“We currently have the ludicrous situation in the @cityoflondon where Bank Junction is closed to Black Cabs erroneously on safety grounds” - see 👀 the short video below raising the issue in the House of Lords this week ⬇️ Please share & retweet 🔂🙏🏼…

WATCH: Lord Holmes calls for review of Black Cab restrictions through Bank Junction and Bishopsgate

In a recent address to the House of Lords, Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE criticised the current traffic restrictions at key London junctions that exclude black cabs, a crucial component of the city's...

www.taxi-point.co.uk

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Attended the Royal Courts of Justice to see the swearing in of the new Commissioner ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ - Angela McLaren The only police chief that is sworn in by the Lord Chief Justice under the 1839 City of London Police Act Congratulations Angela ⁦ @CityPoliceCmsr ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

⁦ @limebike ⁩ - your bikes are completely blocking the pavement at junction of Throgmorton Avenue & Old Broad Street 12.50pm today Dangerous & unsightly ⁦ @Squarehighways ⁩ is enforcement possible? ⁦ @DocklessObs ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

1 month

Good night from the great Ward of Walbrook in the ❤️ of the @thecityofldn 👋🏼 ❌ Not a taxi in sight at Bank Junction but I am on the tube this evening Hope the @cityoflondon comes to its senses 🫣 & lifts restrictions on Black Cabs 24/7/365 which will improve the availability…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

5 months

Yesterday saw the Court of Common Council discuss restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank Junction ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ Overwhelming support for further work with view to potentially lifting 24/7/365 ⁦⁦ @TheLTDA ⁩ members explaining the problem and importance of access 🙏🏼 ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

The closure of Bank junction to taxis never had full support of elected members, business, residents, or black cabs from the outset. It is clear views of users have not been fully taken into account which is why we are bringing this motion to get this changed & quickly.

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

5 years

Visited ⁦ @LandRover_UK ⁩ Haleswood to see the #newdefender - the heritage shines through. Worthy of the Defender badge. Thank you for the invitation ⁦ @LandRover ⁩ ⁦ @LandRoverUKPR ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

Great to meet @seanpaulday @LondonTaxiRadio & to record an interview of why I am campaigning on behalf of taxi passengers & users to lift restrictions on black cabs at Bank Junction in @thecityofldn Lifting restrictions will increase availability of black cabs needed for: -…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

20 @cityoflondon officers had their passing out parade yesterday Congratulations to them & to all those that made this such a special event Proud of all our new officers & your family & friends attending clearly very proud too @CityPoliceCops @cityoflondon @CityPoliceCmsr

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 months

A tale of two Cities Westminster: open to Cabs ✔️ @cityoflondon : further restrictions @Squarehighways killing the Square Mile ❌ Restrictions must be lifted at Bank for: - Women’s Safety - Economic Growth - Equality - Destination City @TheLTDA Follow thread ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Great to see the @CityPoliceCmsr riding PH Douglas in the @lordmayors_show The @CityPolice did a fantastic job keeping us all safe @CityPoliceCops must be the smartest looking officers in the UK @CityHorses

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@JMDT999

4 months

Thank you to all @CityPoliceCops & staff involved in planning & policing of today’s event at Guildhall 🙏🏼 Great to see @DameLynneOwens and @MattJukesMPS at Guildhall admiring the finely turned out City officers 👍🏼 @CityPolice ensuring that @thecityofldn remains the safest…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

‼️ Important Update ‼️Pls Retweet 🙏🏼 ➡️ This week, eight Wards in @thecityofldn passed Motions at their annual Wardmotes with significant & strong support asking that the @cityoflondon expedite work to urgently review the lifting of restrictions on Black…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Thank you @CityHorses for inviting me to your Recruitment Open Day … @CityPolice specialist units are some of the very finest in the country - not least our Mounted Unit Proud of @CityPoliceCops See thread 🧵 below ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

It was a pleasure to welcome HRH the Princess Royal & @JamesCleverly to a reception at @GuildhallArt @cityoflondon ahead of the first ever Global Fraud Summit The summit will bring together international governments, social media companies and the tech & telecoms sectors to…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

21 days

Breakfast this morning at one of London’s Green Cabmen’s Shelters ✔️ Can recommend Kensington Park Road @ParkShelter & my bacon roll - good to meet you Karen 👍🏼 You might imagine that Cabs Across Bank was discussed … Learn more about the Green Cab…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

Thank you @seanpaulday of @LondonTaxiRadio for your brilliant video explaining why it is so important restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank & Bishopsgate need to be lifted 24/7/365 in @thecityofldn 🙏🏼✔️ Pls watch the video in the tweet below and retweet & share 👍🏼✔️ Pls also visit…

SEAN PAUL DAY

@seanpaulday

3 months

CAB Even though there is significant support within the City of London, #CabsAcrossBank is still looking to gather as much evidence as possible, in order to demonstrate the problems being caused by the restrictions. We ALL need to play our part. @JMDT999 @londontaxi_pr

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

7 months

Delighted that Cheapside has been reopened to Black Cabs - it should not have been restricted Cabs Across Bank is calling for evidence to lift similar restrictions at Bank Junction which currently mean Black Cabs avoid the Square Mile Please visit: 🙏🏼

Cabs Across Bank - Cabs Across Bank

ABOUT CABS ACROSS BANK (CAB) Cabs Across Bank (CAB) is campaigning for Licensed Hackney Carriages to have access across Bank Junction and other currently restricted streets in the City of London 24...

cabsacrossbank.london

TaxiPoint - UK Taxi News

@Taxi_Point

7 months

ACCESS GRANTED: City of London to trial Cheapside taxi exemption ✅⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

5 months

Cabs Across Bank only has one🎅 wish & that’s to see common sense prevail: access across Bank 365/24/7 to improve Black Cab availability in @cityoflondon Needed for: - women’s safety - mobility challenged - businesses - visitors @theltda @Taxi_Point Happy🎄& 2024 Retweet 🙏🏼

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Small print: *except in the @thecityofldn : Bank & Bishopsgate where Black Cabs are banned from bus lanes causing significant difficulty in getting a taxi & longer more costly journeys Where buses go, cabs should go For: equality, women’s safety… Follow thread 🧵⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

Myth busting why Black Cab availability is so poor in @thecityofldn - see @Taxi_Point article - link below 👇🏼 Yes, taxi numbers are down since Covid but data shows availability is much worse compared to West End ⚠️ Restrictions are driving Black Cabs away from @thecityofldn ❌…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 years

Passing out parade for new @CityPolice @CityHorses PH81 Samantha, PH82 Fusilier, PH84 Wellington & PH85 Pollard at the Honourable Artillery Company

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Thank you all @CityPoliceCops on duty for Remembrance Sunday at @StPaulsLondon & wreath laying at The Royal Exchange @CityHorses looked magnificent & all officers were a credit to @CityPolice & their Commissioner @CityPoliceCmsr Angela McLaren 🙏🏼 Keeping the @cityoflondon safe

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

10 months

Great to attend the re-launch of ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ Cycle Squad Some of the City’s finest ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ Hope to see the team back on Twitter - visible - fast - effective - approachable What is there not to like ⬇️ Hope we will see many more…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

A London icon crossing Bank Junction in the great Ward of Walbroook in the ❤️ of the @thecityofldn Photo clipped from a great music video… do you know which one❓ Restrictions at Bank Junction must be lifted 24/7/365 for black cabs✔️ Necessary for: ✔️Business - the…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Thank you ⁦ @CityPoliceCmsr ⁩ & all your officers & staff over the last few days You and our ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ are a credit to ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

1 year

Thank you ⁦⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ & staff on duty today Together with many across policing & security services thank you for keeping London & the nation safe A credit to ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ and the nation 🙏🏼 ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ ⁦ @metpoliceuk ⁩ ⁦ @BTP ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

Congratulations PH Andy and all those that have been involved in his training 🐎🙏🏼 Did you know that in public order situations a police horse can do the work of 1️⃣0️⃣ public trained officers⁉️

City Police Horses

@CityHorses

3 months

Big day for #PHAndy today. Expertly escorted my #PHGilbert he completed his Public Order training 👏 all signed off ✅ as you can see he took it all in his big stride! #Followthefeathers #Flyingfeathers @CityPolice

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@JMDT999

5 months

Well done & thank you to Supt Helen Isaac for leading on the ground as @CityPolice Bronze for policing protest march in @cityoflondon today @CityPoliceCops did a great job today supported by colleagues from many other police services 👍🏼🙏🏼

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

1 year

Thank you team for supporting me & other members at the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ Residents meeting today ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ making the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ the safest business district in the world Proud of what you & colleagues do ❤️ ⁦ @umerkhan ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

29 days

Great work by @citypolice this morning at Bank Junction in @thecityofldn as part of a multi agency approach to tackling the minority of cyclists & riders of illegal e-bikes & e-scooters who contravene the law to the detriment of all 🚲 In addition to engaging, educating &…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Sadly rumours that the crane at Bank was “lifting” restrictions are false ❌ @cityoflondon must lift restrictions 24/7/365 on Black Cabs at Bank & Bishopsgate ✔️ Where buses go cabs should go 👍🏼 Restrictions mean taxis avoid the City ➡️ Follow 🧵👇🏼

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@JMDT999

8 months

If you wish to see more taxis in the Square Mile please don’t ignore this … And please: 1. Retweet your support 🙏🏼🙏🏼 2. As a taxi user email your experiences to CAB 📧 ⬇️ @TheLTDA @cabbiedave_dave @Cockneycabbie_ @citymuso

Email your support - Cabs Across Bank

It is important that if Bank Junction is to be opened to Black Cabs 24/7/365 - to make taxis more available to you for hire - that we hear from users as to why that matters. Getting a Black Cab in...

cabsacrossbank.london

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@JMDT999

4 months

In 1654 an Act of Parliament set up The Fellowship of Master Hackney Coachmen This was under the authority of the Aldermen @cityoflondon like other trades important to the City Black Cabs needs the City’s help to remove all restrictions on them 24/7/365 Follow thread ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

A visual from potential improvements to King William Street … Excited to see a Black Cab heading towards Bank Junction 🥳 Assurances were given that potential improvements do not impact the possible lifting of restrictions to allow cabs 24/7/365 across Bank Restrictions need…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

Thank you ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ for supporting Strphen Lawrence Day ⁦ @sldayfdn ⁩ at Guildhall You were stars 🌟🐎❤️

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@JMDT999

5 months

A shortage of Licensed Hackney Carriages (Black Cabs) means taxi touting by illegal taxis more likely Must remove restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank & Bishopsgate to make the @cityoflondon more viable That is very clear from drivers @TheLTDA @UnitedCabbies @londontaxi_pr

City of London Police

@CityPolice

5 months

We want to make sure everyone gets home safely, that’s why we’re clamping down on illegal mini cabs. Minicab drivers who are not licensed and regulated risk putting the public in danger. If you are worried for your safety, call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

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@JMDT999

5 months

A busy day for policing of protest in @cityoflondon Thank you all officers @CityPoliceCops @metpoliceuk @BTP @gmpolice @cheshirepolice @MerseyPolice @NWPolice for supporting on mutual aid Great to speak with many of you Thank you 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

8 months

Thank you ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ and ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ & ⁦City Police @NationalVPC ⁩ for supporting the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ Police Authority event ⁦ @GrocersHall ⁩ 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

5 months

Restrictions on Black Cabs in @thecityofldn impacting availability🚫 At Bank Junction these must be lifted 24/7/365✔️ Court of Common Council @cityoflondon discussing Thurs 7 Dec - Item 8 ➡️ Pls retweet 🙏🏼 @TheLTDA @UnitedCabbies @londontaxi_pr

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@JMDT999

21 days

Lord Holmes calls out need to remove restrictions on Black Cabs in @thecityofldn and elsewhere in London ⬇️ Why do those imposing these restrictions not seem to listen or act?

NFBUK

@NFBUK

21 days

Thank you @LordChrisHolmes for calling for a moratorium on floating bus stops @UKHouseofLords debate on transport. Thank you also for asking this important question on floating bus stops ‘How are disabled people suppose to safely & effectively board & alight those bus services?’

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@JMDT999

3 years

Emergency Services Day - 999 Day With thanks to ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ for all the work you do in making the City the safest city area in the world ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ @999Day

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@JMDT999

4 months

Best part of my job is going out with ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ Roads Policing is another of ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ specialist teams More to follow laters 👍🏼

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@JMDT999

2 months

Restrictions at Bank Junction on Black Cabs are seriously impacting availability in @thecityofldn Restrictions on Black Cabs must be lifted 24/7/365 to avoid destroying the Square Mile 💣 and for: ✔️mobility challenged - read the lived experience ⬇️ ✔️business - for a…

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@JMDT999

3 months

Looking forward to speaking to the @TheWCHCD about next week 👍🏼 Pleased to see this in my cab tonight & great to speak (unprompted) about the challenges for cabs in @thecityofldn 🙏🏼 The social media campaign has reached almost 1,000,000 impressions ‼️…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Huge local support for @DSA_Airport Steps must be taken to stop the airport being made unusable @save_dsa @luhc @transportgovuk @michaelgove @NickFletcherMP @MayorRos

Owners shouldn't strip out Doncaster Sheffield Airport assets - The Yorkshire Post says

The fact that hundreds of people turned out at the weekend to protest the pending closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) should be a wake-up call for the Government and the owners of the site.

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

8 months

If you are a cabbie, you might wish to print this off & display in the rear of your cab It gives details of CAB and a QR code for passengers to scan To download ➡️ Please encourage users to respond 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

4 months

Great to meet Leigh - a driver who supports the Taxi Marshalling at Liverpool Street 👍🏼🙏🏼 Discussed Cabs Across Bank & next phase of campaign We need access for 24/7/365 to improve availability for ✔️visitors & hospitality - Destination City ✔️accessibility - for mobility…

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@JMDT999

6 months

Restrictions on Black Cabs in the @cityoflondon are impacting availability Listen to the disabled user & cab driver in @CityLondonNews clip ⬇️ Restrictions at Bank Junc & Bishopsgate on Black Cabs must be lifted 24/7/365 Pls retweet 🙏🏼 @TheLTDA @UnitedCabbies @londontaxi_pr

City News

@CityLondonNews

6 months

People with disabilities reliant on black cabs feel they're being shut out of the Square Mile after new restrictions around Bank Junction were brought in this week - but the City of London says they're vital for protecting pedestrians, cyclists and improving accessibility

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@JMDT999

6 months

Do you care about Women’s Safety? If you do, you should care about black cab access in @thecityofldn Restrictions including Bank Junction & Bishopsgate are driving Black Cabs away @TheLTDA @UnitedCabbies @londontaxi_pr Follow thread to help⬇️

BLACK CABS RESTRICTED: Women voice safety concerns due to lack of available taxis in City of London

The 'Cabs Across Bank' campaign continues to gather momentum as it highlights the difficulties faced by women in accessing black cabs in the City during late evening hours. The campaign, focused on...

www.taxi-point.co.uk

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@JMDT999

7 months

Difficulty hailing or getting a cab in the @cityoflondon ❓ ⚠️75% of requests for a cab hailed by app unfulfilled in area around Bank Junction‼️ ⚠️65% of Black Cabs avoiding some or all of the City‼️ ⚠️48% of corporate account requests unfulfilled‼️ Read below ⬇️ & see thread

TaxiPoint - UK Taxi News

@Taxi_Point

7 months

🚨EXCLUSIVE: Three in four people requiring a taxi in Bank Junction area unable to get one, new data reveals New data backs up need for better access to Bank Junction ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Myth busting why Black Cab availability is so poor in @thecityofldn Yes, taxi numbers are down since Covid but availability is much worse compared to West End But fewer cabs means @cityoflondon must do more to attract taxis @Taxi_Point @TheLTDA

New FREENOW data reveals taxi drivers TWICE as likely to cancel around Bank Junction compared to...

Newly released data from the taxi app and European Mobility operator FREENOW has highlighted a significant disparity in driver cancellation rates between the Bank Junction area and a busy West End...

www.taxi-point.co.uk

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 months

This week, many of the 25 Wards across @thecityofldn will be holding Wardmotes - meetings to which voters are invited (for meeting details follow thread) 🧵⬇️ A number of Wards are looking to pass a motion to ask the @cityoflondon to lift restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank…

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@JMDT999

4 months

Great to see the Taxi Rank at @TheNedLondon being used 👍🏼 Failure to open Bank Junction 24/7/365 for Black Cabs will make @thecityofldn a Ghost Town 👻 Hopefully not a prescient song by The Specials 🎶🎹 @TheLTDA @Taxi_Point @UnitedCabbies Pls retweet & follow thread ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 months

Great to meet @TheLTDA Chair Paul Brennan, Gen Secretary Steve MacNamara & Katie Combes Cabs are avoiding the Square Mile due to restrictions: Bank & Bishopsgate in particular The City needs them back: business, safety, equality, visitors - see thread below ⬇️ @Taxi_Point

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

10 months

New Royal Charter for Bridge House Estates signed by HM Charles III but sealed with seal of HM Queen Elizabeth II ⁦ @CityBridgeTrust ⁩ ⁦ @TowerBridge ⁩ ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

1 year

PD Elvis with chauffeur supporting @CityPolice Operation Reframe Ensuring a safe night time economy @cityoflondon Tackling Violence Against Women & Girls Thanks to all ⁦⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ for all you do to ensure the City is the safest business district in the world

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

@CityHorses support: - Community engagement - High visibility policing including Op Servator - Public order policing: protest & football ⚽️ - Ceremonial including Royal 👑 A very valuable @CityPolice specialist unit 🙏🏼 Let me know if you want to hear more tomorrow 🐎

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 months

Over 300 ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ involved in policing the ⁦ @lordmayors_show ⁩ Many ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ officers & staff involved in months of planning against a very dynamic national picture with support of partners Thank you all for keeping us all safe today 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

1 year

Thanks ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ & City of London Volunteer Police Cadets ⁦ @NationalVPC ⁩ for supporting the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ Police Authority Board dinner Proud of what you & all ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ do to ensure the City remains the safest business district in the world

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

7 months

And if you are asking… I got a night bus to the West End where - guess what - there were plenty of cabs… @cityoflondon @Squarehighways - WAKE UP! Don’t kill The City….

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

8 months

Cabs Across Bank is calling for evidence to lift restrictions at Bank Junction Black Cabs should be able to go where buses go They are public transport not private - vital for mobility/safety ⬇️ CAB wants to hear your story: 🙏🏼

Cabs Across Bank - Cabs Across Bank

ABOUT CABS ACROSS BANK (CAB) Cabs Across Bank (CAB) is campaigning for Licensed Hackney Carriages to have access across Bank Junction and other currently restricted streets in the City of London 24...

cabsacrossbank.london

Perry Richardson

@PS_Richardson

8 months

National Federation of the Blind: ‘London black cabs need access all areas with no restrictions’

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Thank you ⁦ @rafredarrows ⁩⁩ for an amazing day Great to meet ⁦ @RAFRedArrowsOC ⁩ & the team Fascinating to learn more about your role as ambassadors for ⁦ @RoyalAirForce ⁩ & the UK as well as your training regime Great also to meet ⁦ @ChiefofAirStaff ⁩

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@JMDT999

1 year

Thank you ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ ⁩for making the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ the safest business district in the world & tackling fraud for the nation A special thanks to all ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ who will be working over the festive period whilst others are with family & friends 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

3 months

Thank you @LTaximarshalls 🙏🏼 The Taxi Marshall scheme at Liverpool Street helps people to get home safely late at night 👍🏼 Black Cabs are a vital part of our public transport system & access 24/7/365 is important for safety, accessibility, business & visitors Visit ➡️…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

6 months

Do you care about Women’s Safety⁉️ If you do, you should care about Black Cab access in @thecityofldn Read below why⬇️ Restrictions including Bank & Bishopsgate are driving Black Cabs away @TheLTDA @UnitedCabbies @londontaxi_pr Pls retweet 🙏🏼 & go to

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

3 months

New Bus Lane in Chelsea allows Black Cabs access 24/7/365 to maintain journey times (see below) Restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank Junction & Bishopsgate in @thecityofldn must be removed for same reason ⬇️ Where buses go, cabs should go It’s common sense 🫣

TaxiPoint - UK Taxi News

@Taxi_Point

3 months

New Chelsea Embankment bus lane will be available to black taxis, confirms Mayor of London ✅⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

8 months

Access to cabs 24/7 in the City is important for women's safety Respond to the call for evidence to help reverse the decline in Black Cabs at night 🙏 @Your_LondonTaxi @Taxi_Point @LTDAForum Please retweet & ask your friends/colleagues to respond:

Women’s Safety - Cabs Across Bank

Many businesses and women have raised concerns about how difficult it is to get a Black Cab in the City at night. Women working late, women visiting bars, clubs, restaurants or staying in City hotels...

cabsacrossbank.london

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Great Recruitment event yesterday for ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ for ⁦ @CityPoliceCops ⁩ & others interested in Mounted Policing It’s a great team & important specialist role ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ - Community engagement - Public order - High visibility - Ceremonial Thread 🧵 ⬇️

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@JMDT999

4 months

Delighted to meet TPH Andy today in the City Great to hear he is doing well with his training👍🏼 Reminds me of my days as a probationer Special ☺️ Looking forward to visiting @CityHorses at Bushy on Monday

City Police Horses

@CityHorses

4 months

Big day today for our newest equine recruit #PHAndy with his first time Public Order training. This forms the next milestone in his operational training. #PHGilbert did a great job of looking after him. Well done boys 👌 723CP

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Honoured to attend The National Service for #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee at @StPaulsLondon @cityoflondon First outing of @CityPoliceCmsr in new ceremonial tunic Great to meet @CC_Livingstone Thanks to @CityPoliceCops @metpoliceuk for making the day go safely 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

7 months

A threat to women’s safety, a problem for mobility challenged, hurting business We must change things to get Black Cabs back… Pls visit ⬇️ Pls email your support🙏🏼 Pls retweet🙏🏼

Cabs Across Bank - Cabs Across Bank

ABOUT CABS ACROSS BANK (CAB) Cabs Across Bank (CAB) is campaigning for Licensed Hackney Carriages to have access across Bank Junction and other currently restricted streets in the City of London 24...

cabsacrossbank.london

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Thanks to all voters in the Ward of Walbrook who voted in the City elections - 42% turnout Honoured to be re-elected for a 3rd term which will enable me to continue to serve the ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ Police Authority Thanks to my daughter for her support ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩

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@JMDT999

8 months

Thank you ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ for supporting the @cityoflondon ⁦ @CityPolice ⁩ Authority event @GrocersHall despite the 🌧️ 🙏🏼

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@JMDT999

4 months

Thank you Gareth Banner @TheNedLondon for promoting Cabs Across Bank in your interview 🙏🏼 And one thing you would change? [about the @thecityofldn ] “I’d allow black cabs to pass through Bank junction without the current restrictions that have been imposed. We have to make the…

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@JMDT999

4 months

@CityHorses demonstrating “nuisance” training - getting used to unusual objects on the ground & around them: - flags - umbrellas ☔️ - balls ⚽️ - tarpaulins - noise Must be relaxed in all surroundings Building trust with their rider Thread 🧵 ⬇️

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

2 years

Thank you ⁦ @citylordmayor ⁩ for visiting ⁦ @GrocersHall ⁩ on you ride around ⁦ @cityoflondon ⁩ for ⁦ @LMAppeal ⁩ Raising money for charity Great to see ⁦ @CityHorses ⁩ accompanying One of the @citypolice mounted officers was once the Lord Mayor’s driver

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

Thank you Gareth Banner, MD @TheNedLondon - well said 🙏🏼✔️ We need access for Black Cabs across Bank Junction 24/7/365 to improve availability for ✔️visitors & hospitality - Destination City ✔️accessibility - for mobility challenged ✔️women’s safety - a safe night time…

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James Thomson

@JMDT999

4 months

With fewer Black Cabs, the restrictions in the City incl. Bank Junction mean drivers go where it is easier The City must lift restrictions on Black Cabs at Bank 24/7/365 to avoid the Square Mile becoming a Ghost Town 👻 & for: - women’s safety - equality - visitors - business

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