Boris Johnson has been accused of “recycling announcements” after his office today released a statement claiming he has “asked for an audit of land owned across the GLA family” to identify potential sites for new homes. Appearing before the London Assembly in July, Johnson told Liberal Democrat Assembly Member Mike Tuffrey that an audit of […]
The state of London’s accountability is Labour’s failure
As Sir Paul Stephenson recently made clear, the person who eventually decides how and where officers are deployed is the Commissioner. The actual decision might be taken by local officers but all operational decisions are ultimately taken in the Commissioner’s name and under his authority.
Investment in London’s transport “vital” to UK
Continued investment in London’s transport infrastructure is “vital” if the capital is to continue to prosper, Boris Johnson told business leaders on Tuesday.
Freedom Pass holders advised to renew early
Freedom Pass holders are being urged to renew their pass “well ahead” of the 31st March expiry date to ensure they continue to benefit from free travel on London’s buses, trains, London Underground, trams, and the Docklands Light Railway.
Tube extension exercise helps promote engineering
Tube maintenance company Tube Lines set 100 students the task of planning underground line extension linking Stratford to Kings Cross as part of an exercise to demonstrate the importance of engineering to society and the economy.