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It’s time for London’s Tories to scrap their assault on free travel for the partners of transport workers

February 13, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Conservatives on the London Assembly don’t like the “perk” – even some of those who’ve previously taken up the free travel card available to Assembly Members have argued that a benefit enjoyed by the partners and spouses of staff working less sociable hours than them should be axed.

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TfL announces Bakerloo Line extension consultation

February 9, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The agency and City Hall say the project is “vital” if the capital’s transport network is to meet the needs of London’s growing population which is expected to increase from 8.7 million today to over 10 million by 2030.

Filed Under: News

Sadiq Khan’s first 100 days – how many of the new Mayor’s announcements were really his own work?

February 6, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Internal briefing documents show that many of ‘his’ announcements had been sitting on TfL and City Hall’s computers waiting for the election result to come in.

Filed Under: Comment

Mayor and businesses endorse calls for greater London fiscal autonomy

January 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

London’s local and regional governments are currently reliant on central government in Westminster for the majority of their funding and lack many of the powers needed to push through large projects necessary to deliver the infrastructure needed to support the city’s booming population.

Filed Under: Featured, News, top

Sadiq Khan says there’s “no evidence” ministers want to dilute workers’ rights

January 25, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Last week Prime Minister Theresa May warned European diplomats and governments that she would walk away from negotiations if they offered the country a “bad deal”.

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