London is now the top performing region at GCSE level and the second best at A level. Sustained funding, as well as better partnership working between teachers, schools, parents and local authorities drove this improvement, and continues to do so.
Mayor promises to publish all future fares decisions and advice
There’s been a very important and welcome development in the ongoing efforts to secure publication of whatever advice TfL provided to Sadiq Khan so that he knew his fares freeze was affordable and deliverable.
Sadiq’s review must call time on London & Partners’ wasteful duplication
Earlier this month London Mayor Sadiq Khan approved a review of the cost effectiveness and return on investment generated by London & Partners, the secretive, taxpayer funded company set up by Boris Johnson to promote the capital.
Five key principles that should guide Sadiq’s approach to estate regeneration
I’ve written to James Murray, the Deputy Mayor for Housing, setting out some of the key principles that should be taken into account in the new guidance he has promised for the process of estate regeneration.
The single biggest risk to the Mayor’s plans – the financial problems at Transport for London
Previously seen as the cash cow of the GLA Group, TfL is coming under severe financial pressure that will limit the Mayor’s ability to implement his manifesto commitments unless carefully managed.
