Ken Livingstone says he would freeze the Congestion Charge for the next four years if he returns to City Hall in May. The former Mayor made the pledge as he unveiled his transport manifesto, which also contains a commitment to introduce a new “smart parking system” which would allow drivers to find available parking spaces […]
2012 London Elections
News and coverage of the 2012 elections for Mayor of London and the London Assembly (The Greater London Authority).
London’s Liberal Democrats unveil fares policies
Bus passengers would be able to make as many journeys as they like within one hour under fares proposals put forward by London’s Liberal Democrats. Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick has unveiled six fares initiatives he says would allow London’s public transport users to save money. In addition to allowing passengers to change buses without paying […]
Johnson campaign calls on Londoners to fund legal defence
Boris Johnson’s re-election campaign has called on Londoners to donate to a legal “fighting fund” after RMT union ‘s General Secretary Bob Crow threatened it with legal action over campaign posters. The union has written to Mr Johnson’s campaign calling for the withdrawal of posters it said portrays Mr Crow “as part of a corrupt […]
London’s Greens endorse Ken Livingstone
Green members and supporters voting in May’s Mayoral election will be encouraged to give their second preference votes to Labour’s Ken Livingstone. On Monday Livingstone addressed an audience of Green party members and was questioned about his record and policies for a new term. Members then voted on whether to recommend supporters give him their […]
Jones calls for “better deal” for young Londoners
Jenny Jones, the Green party candidate for Mayor of London, has unveiled her policies to help young people get “a better deal”. Proposals include campaigning to bring back the Educational Maintenance Allowance and extending the London Living Wage. Ms Jones also says she would help the capital’s 16-24 year olds by “creating 150,000 high quality […]
