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		<title>Train 24/7 Freedom Pass talks unlikely to start before Easter 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/train-247-freedom-pass-talks-unlikely-to-start-before-easter-2010/20099421</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Hoscik</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Negotiations with train operators to allow Freedom Pass holders to use rail services in the capital at any time of the day are unlikely to start before Easter according to Mayor of London Boris Johnson.]]></description>
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		<title>London Councils attack ATOC Freedom Pass increase</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/london-councils-attack-atoc-freedom-pass-increase/20099249</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/london-councils-attack-atoc-freedom-pass-increase/20099249#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[London council tax payers face a steep increase in the costs associated with transporting Freedom Pass holders by train according to London Councils, the pan-London body which represents the capital's local authorities.]]></description>
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		<title>Mayor urged to deliver on 24/7 Freedom Pass promise</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/mayor-urged-to-deliver-on-247-freedom-pass-promise/20098340</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/mayor-urged-to-deliver-on-247-freedom-pass-promise/20098340#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As he prepares to welcome older Londoners to City Hall, Boris Johnson is urged to deliver on his election promise and ensure Freedom Pass users are able to use rail services before 9.30am.]]></description>
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		<title>London ‘facing £50m cut in concessionary fares funding’</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/london-%e2%80%98facing-50m-cut-in-concessionary-fares-funding%e2%80%99/20098333</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/london-%e2%80%98facing-50m-cut-in-concessionary-fares-funding%e2%80%99/20098333#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[London’s taxpayers could have to plug a £50m gap in the funding available for concessionary fares according to London Councils, the body which represents the capital’s local authorities.]]></description>
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		<title>City Hall confirms Freedom Pass powers giveaway</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/city-hall-confirms-freedom-pass-powers-giveaway/20095961</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/city-hall-confirms-freedom-pass-powers-giveaway/20095961#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Hoscik</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[City Hall has confirmed yesterday's report that Boris Johnson is to support attempts by London Councils, the group representing the capital’s boroughs, to have TfL's powers to set their contribution for the Freedom Pass scheme transferred to an independent arbiter.]]></description>
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		<title>Why is Boris giving away power?</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/why-is-boris-giving-away-power/20095951</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/why-is-boris-giving-away-power/20095951#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Hoscik</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You won't find it mentioned on the GLA or TfL's websites, but Boris Johnson is apparently prepared to give up one of the few powers he has, namely the ability through TfL to determine the amount the boroughs must pay for the Freedom Pass.]]></description>
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		<title>TfL &#8216;to give up Freedom pass reserve powers&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/tfl-to-give-up-freedom-pass-reserve-powers/20095928</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/tfl-to-give-up-freedom-pass-reserve-powers/20095928#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Hoscik</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[London Councils, the umbrella group representing the capital's borough councils, formally agreed yesterday to contribute to the funding of the 24 hour Freedom Pass and to guarantee the scheme for the next five years. Although the extension of the Freedom Pass to 24 hours was announced by London Mayor Boris Johnson the scheme is funded and operated by the capital's boroughs.]]></description>
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		<title>24hr freedom pass goes live on January 2nd</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/24hr-freedom-pass-goes-live/20085505</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/24hr-freedom-pass-goes-live/20085505#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Hoscik</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Council Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boris Johnson used a visit to Bermondsey this morning to confirm that London’s Freedom Pass holders will be able to benefit from free travel on the capital’s transport network 24 hours a day from 2nd January.]]></description>
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		<title>Boris announces above inflation fare increase</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/boris-announces-above-inflation-fare-increase/20081432</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/boris-announces-above-inflation-fare-increase/20081432#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Hoscik</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oyster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Road pricing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venezuelan oil deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veterans pass]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Boris Johnson has announced a raft of fare increases which will see a single Oyster Pay as You Go bus trip increase to 90p plus higher costs for bus passes and season tickets. Overall fares will increase by six per cent in 2009.]]></description>
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		<title>Assembly Sack TravelWatch Chairman</title>
		<link>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/assembly-sack-travelwatch-chairman/20081200</link>
		<comments>http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/assembly-sack-travelwatch-chairman/20081200#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The London Assembly yesterday voted to remove to Brian Cooke from the role of Chairman of London TravelWatch after it found he was in breach of his terms and conditions on employment.]]></description>
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