London vs UK Tech Scene

Commenters discuss how a particular phenomenon, likely related to tech jobs or vibrancy, is prominent in London but not representative of the rest of the UK, with many emphasizing London's unique position.

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Sample Comments

albertgoeswoof Nov 29, 2017 View on HN

In London it’s good - outside of London not so great

ratherbefuddled Oct 30, 2022 View on HN

I think this is largely a London thing rather than a UK thing.

cowls Oct 2, 2013 View on HN

True in London, I imagine this changes dramatically outside of London though.

excalibur Aug 19, 2019 View on HN

Looks like London has some catching up to do!

EFathy Mar 26, 2013 View on HN

This interesting! Bad that I don't live in London

bitcharmer Jan 7, 2021 View on HN

You must live in a different London than the rest of us then.

ForRealsies Apr 25, 2018 View on HN

Part and parcel of living in a big city like London.

mpalfrey Sep 6, 2024 View on HN

Not too many even in London really.

pja Jun 11, 2015 View on HN

I think that’s a London thing rather than a UK thing.

jarek Nov 17, 2014 View on HN

This really isn't the case in London in my experienceSee: the hundreds of people who attended Silicon Milkroundabout yesterday