Labour MPs and officials are seeking to exploit a gaffe by Boris Johnson's campaign team which led to them releasing a statement of endorsement criticising Johnson's own plans to replace bendy buses and describing extending the Freedom Pass as a "mad idea". Yesterday Mr johnson's … [Read more...]
Labour’s Kate Hoey To Advise Boris
April 29, 2008 By
Boris Johnson has confirmed that Labour MP Kate Hoey would join his administration as a non-executive Director advising on sport and the Olympics should he become Mayor later this week. Ina statement issued this morning Mr Johnson said Commenting on the announcement, Boris Johnson … [Read more...]
Ken Launches Women’s Policies
April 28, 2008 By
Ken Livingstone was joined senior female Labour politicians including Labour's Deputy leader Harriet Harman and Deputy Mayor of London Nicky Gavron for the launch of 'London: a city for women' - Labour's manifesto for women in the capital. The manifesto includes a call for stronger … [Read more...]
Poll: One In Four Won’t Vote
April 28, 2008 By
A YouGov opinion poll carried out for broadband company TalkTalk suggests Mayoral contenders are likely to miss out on vital votes under the current system which requires people to register for the electoral register during the annual canvass each year and then attend, in person, … [Read more...]
Boris Backer Calls Extended Freedom Pass Scheme ‘Mad’
April 28, 2008 By
Boris Johnson's candidacy for Mayor of London was today endorsed by Brian Cooke, the Chairman of transport watchdog London TravelWatch. TravelWatch is funded by the London Assembly and is a politically independent body. Mr Cooke's endorsement is an expression of his personal beliefs … [Read more...]
Ex-Candidate O’Connor Backs Christian Choice
April 28, 2008 By
Matt O'Connor, who recently withdraw as the English Democrats Mayoral candidate, has called on supporters to vote for Christian Choice candidate Alan Craig in Thursday's elections. Mr O’Connor, said that after resigning from the English Democrats and after "discussing the matter … [Read more...]
Ken and Boris Campaigning for Last Votes
April 28, 2008 By
Mayoral frontrunners Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson have been campaigning across London today in an effort to win over as many voters as possible ahead of Thursday's elections. Mr Livingstone was in South London to launch a campaign poster which Labour hopes will encourage voters … [Read more...]
Mayor of Paris Backs Ken
April 26, 2008 By
Ken Livingstone's leadership of the Capital was endorsed earlier today by Mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe at a press conference at Labour HQ. The event forms part of a determined effort by Livingstone's campaign to highlight that London's "international status" has grown during his … [Read more...]
