Not for the first time Sir Ian Blair is at the centre of a media storm and, like those he’s experienced in the past, it is wholly of his own creation. Secretly recording conversations may not be illegal but it is in, in the words of Metropolitan Police Authority Chairman, “unacceptable”.
Media Coverage of Public Figures
For the second time in recent weeks one of Southwark’s MPs finds their private lives subjected to protracted and unwarranted media scrutiny. Firstly Simon Hughes was hounded by the media for three days following his admission in The Sun to having had homosexual relations.
Livingstone ‘brought office into disrepute’
The Standards Board for England have ruled that Ken Livingstone is guilty of bringing his office into disrepute.
Earlier End for Congestion Charge
Transport for London have said that the Congestion Charge could end earlier each evening following the planned expansion of the zone.
Congestion Charge Increase Confirmed
Ken Livingstone has announced an increase in the Congestion Charge to £8. The increase takes effect from 4 July 2005 and is expected to raise £45million for public transport spending.