The contest between Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson looks set to take a negative turn later today when Mr Johnson publishes a new report called 'Ken's Broken Promises'. The report starts by stating: "Ken Livingstone is desperate to cling to office. He will do or say whatever he … [Read more...]
Livingstone Announces Housing Policies
March 31, 2008 By
Ken Livingstone was in Tower Hamlets this morning to launch his housing policies which include a re-committment of his policy that 50% of all new housing in London should be affordable. Conservative Mayoral Candidate Boris Johnson has said he will abolish the target, a promise the … [Read more...]
Boris Johnson to Unveil Housing Manifesto
March 17, 2008 By
Conservative Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson will unveil his housing and planning manifesto at the Royal Institute of British Architects later today. Mr Johnson is expected to say: "If we are to improve the quality of life for all Londoners then we must do something about the impact … [Read more...]
GLA Figures: Largest Number of New Homes in 30 Years
February 8, 2008 By
Ken Livingstone yesterday hailed "the largest" number of new homes to be built in the for 30 years. Figures released by the Greater London Authority showed that more than 33,000 new homes were built in London last year with almost 12,000 affordable new homes built. Mr Livingstone … [Read more...]
Mayor Secures GBP260,000 For Affordable Housing
January 25, 2008 By
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone today welcomed a deal which secures £268,000 for the provision of affordable housing in the City of Westminster. The funds follow the Mayor's decision las December to direct Westminster Council directing to refuse planning permission for an application … [Read more...]
ITV/YouGov Poll Shows Livingstone Increases Lead
January 25, 2008 By
Labour party campaigners in London have welcomed an ITV/YouGov London poll which puts support for Ken Livingstone four points ahead of that for Tory rival Boris Johnson. The poll shows Ken Livingstone's support at 44 per cent, with Mr Johnson on 40 per cent and LibDem Brian Paddick … [Read more...]
Social Housing Under Occupiers Should Be Compelled to Move
December 12, 2007 By
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper's 'assurances' that proposals to free up larger social housing units will not compel those who are under occupying to move out of their homes is an insane development which shows the timidity of Ministers. Figures suggest here are almost as many under … [Read more...]
Greens Launch Mayoral Campaign
November 23, 2007 By
Siân Berry, Green Party candidate for Mayor of London, launched her campaign at City Hall this morning promising to cut the cost of living in the capital. Unveiling her new poster, a giant banknote bearing her portrait and the slogan “A Green London is a more affordable London”, … [Read more...]
