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Rail devolution: Assembly asks London’s rail users to share ideas for improvement

May 27, 2015 by Val Shawcross

The Mayor cannot assume devolution is a simple or complete solution to all of the problems facing London’s National Rail services. Separating out London suburban services from longer-distance services is a complex process that could benefit some rail users more than others.

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Empowering London to meet our future challenges

March 25, 2015 by Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM

The Scottish independence referendum has had a galvanising effect and now it seems every political party is competing and setting out their own stall on devolution.

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Half-trillion pound ‘Thames City’ could be third richest urban area on earth

February 27, 2015 by Andrew Boff

Yes it’s true that we desperately need more fiscal autonomy, but we also need to define new economic boundaries. The Capital needs to partner with the South-East to create a new devolved “Thames City” super-region.

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London should become the city of smart taxes

February 26, 2015 by Darren Johnson

There is a growing consensus that central government should devolve more tax revenues to City Hall, but I’d like them to go much further. The Mayor should have the ability to introduce ‘smart taxes’ and charges which reshape our city as well as raising revenue. The London Assembly then need additional powers to keep the Mayor in check.

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London’s NHS needs strategic oversight to tackle stark health inequalities

February 25, 2015 by Onkar Sahota

It has always been my position that through a more coordinated and strategically planned health protection and provision we can reduce inequalities and improve care. Together, alongside better coordination with the voluntary sector, I do believe we can make London a healthier place for all.

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