Boris vows to continue sticking up for bankers
Boris Johnson has told the BBC’s Daily Politics he will continue to stick up for bankers in the City but suggested the bonus to RBS Chief Stephen Hester was wrong. The Mayor has previously called for the Government to scrap the 50p tax rate and warned that “banker bashing” would lead to firms leaving the [...]
UKIP announces London Assembly candidates
UKIP has announced candidates for this year’s London Assembly elections. They will stand for the proportional London-wide list which allocates eats based on the number of votes a party receives across London. The party won two seats on the Assembly at the 2004 election but lost them after its AMs formed One London which failed [...]
The London Elections, 100 days to go…
On 3rd May the largest and most complex single election held in the UK will take place – the Mayor of London and the London Assembly elections. The London election takes place every four years and is organised by London Elects – an independent, non-political body. Today, to mark 100 days until the election, London [...]
Kit Malthouse discusses police scrutiny changes
The Metropolitan Police Authority has been replaced by Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime which will provide the Met with its strategic goals and scrutinise the force and Commissioner and will in turn be scrutinised by a new London Assembly Police and Crime Panel. Deputy Mayor for Policing Kit Malthouse discusses the changes and what [...]
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LT Museum debates technology’s privacy implications
London’s Transport Museum will next month host a debate on the trade-off between the freedom new technologies bring us and the price we pay in privacy. The Shock the System debate forms part of the museum’s exhibition Sense and the City: … [Read More]
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Boris vows to continue sticking up for bankers
Boris Johnson has told the BBC’s Daily Politics he will continue to stick up for bankers in the City but suggested the bonus to RBS Chief Stephen Hester was wrong. The Mayor has previously called for the Government to scrap the 50p tax rate and … [Read More...]
Channel 4 to air new Tube workers documentary
Channel 4 is airing a new one-hour documentary chronicling the experiences of London Underground staff. The broadcaster describes the show as “a rare glimpse into the depths of the iconic Tube network that passengers don't see, as workers reveal the … [Read More...]
Assembly Members call on TfL to simplify complaints system
London’s passengers need a simpler, more responsive complaints system, according to a new report by the London Assembly’s transport committee. Although Assembly Members welcome improvements in Transport for London’s handling of complaints, they … [Read More...]
TfL launches new congestion news service
New data tools from Transport for London will allow drivers to check for traffic disruption and congestion before starting their journey. Transport for London says its website will offer drivers a bird's eye view of traffic hotspots, allowing them to … [Read More...]
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