This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42667137
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Vauxhall to Trump: We're not 'off' | Vauxhall to Trump: We're not 'off' |
(about 1 hour later) | |
Residents of Vauxhall in south London have rallied to defend the area's reputation after Donald Trump was less than complimentary about it. | Residents of Vauxhall in south London have rallied to defend the area's reputation after Donald Trump was less than complimentary about it. |
In a tweet announcing his decision not to open the new US embassy in London, the president said it was in a "off location". | In a tweet announcing his decision not to open the new US embassy in London, the president said it was in a "off location". |
Social media users reacted with defiance, many inviting the president to sample the south London culture. | Social media users reacted with defiance, many inviting the president to sample the south London culture. |
So, what is the true nature of Vauxhall? | So, what is the true nature of Vauxhall? |
The leader of Wandsworth Council, Ravi Govinda, has pointed out that the embassy is part of a multi-million pound regeneration of the area. | The leader of Wandsworth Council, Ravi Govinda, has pointed out that the embassy is part of a multi-million pound regeneration of the area. |
"Tech giant Apple is moving its entire UK operation so it's clearly not an off-location for them," she said. | "Tech giant Apple is moving its entire UK operation so it's clearly not an off-location for them," she said. |
And being "just a three to five-minute ride by road into the centre of London," the area is "very much 'on site'," said Steve Pinto, chief executive of the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce. | And being "just a three to five-minute ride by road into the centre of London," the area is "very much 'on site'," said Steve Pinto, chief executive of the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce. |
But despite disputing the president's claims, many were glad that he would not be visiting. | But despite disputing the president's claims, many were glad that he would not be visiting. |
What's Vauxhall really like? | What's Vauxhall really like? |
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, a century-and-a-half-old cabaret bar at the heart of the area's LBGT+ scene, is a local landmark. It was quick to react to Mr Trump's tweet. | The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, a century-and-a-half-old cabaret bar at the heart of the area's LBGT+ scene, is a local landmark. It was quick to react to Mr Trump's tweet. |
Jason Dickie, its manager, said it would be Mr Trump who would "miss out" by not visiting. | Jason Dickie, its manager, said it would be Mr Trump who would "miss out" by not visiting. |
"There are new shops, restaurants, cafes all opening and rather than being a sleepy bit of London, it will be really vibrant," he said. | "There are new shops, restaurants, cafes all opening and rather than being a sleepy bit of London, it will be really vibrant," he said. |
But he added that it was not all bad news: "People will just be glad he is not coming and it will save the taxpayer's money not covering his visit." | But he added that it was not all bad news: "People will just be glad he is not coming and it will save the taxpayer's money not covering his visit." |
The locally-produced Big Question podcast suggested that the proximity of two supermarkets clearly demonstrated Vauxhall's desirability. | The locally-produced Big Question podcast suggested that the proximity of two supermarkets clearly demonstrated Vauxhall's desirability. |
And artist Damien Hirst clearly thinks the area is not too shabby, choosing it for the location of his new gallery, which opened in 2015. | |
The Newport Street Gallery cost £25m to build, but is free for the public. | The Newport Street Gallery cost £25m to build, but is free for the public. |
And if you are tired of London's hectic buzz, you can find something different at the Vauxhall City Farm. | And if you are tired of London's hectic buzz, you can find something different at the Vauxhall City Farm. |
At the farm, children can meet and pet animals, and people of all ages can learn to ride horses. | At the farm, children can meet and pet animals, and people of all ages can learn to ride horses. |
At the opposite end of the entertainment spectrum, the Urban Warriors Academy gym offers visitors a plethora of martial arts classes. | At the opposite end of the entertainment spectrum, the Urban Warriors Academy gym offers visitors a plethora of martial arts classes. |
Duncan Easterbrook, its owner, said the area was "up and coming". | Duncan Easterbrook, its owner, said the area was "up and coming". |
"I would like to extend an invitation to Donald Trump to come to the area, come to our gym, where we will welcome him with open arms. | "I would like to extend an invitation to Donald Trump to come to the area, come to our gym, where we will welcome him with open arms. |
"He can meet the people who live and work around here and see for himself that it is not an 'off' area," he said | "He can meet the people who live and work around here and see for himself that it is not an 'off' area," he said |
Previous version
1
Next version