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@hugo7
This.
You need to work out where your balance lies. My first proper bike for London was a 700c hybrid, with vbrakea and a MTB style build. Before I bought it, I knew I wanted a tough do it all bike that would take the hard knocks of the city. After a bit I realised that I actually just wanted something that felt fast and gave a fairly smooth ride.
If i were you i 'd get a secondhand uncle john or similar. I think I sold mine for £400i-500 with a 105 groupset.
I doubt you need discs. From my mate who mtbs the biggest benifit seems to be not compromising braking in the mud and grime.
Have you tried out a few different styles in shops.