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A farewell message From Jennette Arnold AM OBE – current Chair of the London Assembly

March 16, 2016 - Jennette Arnold

This year alone we have produced 20 reports covering topics addressing issues as diverse as night-time policing, support for private renters, motorcycle safety and childcare provision, while maintaining a laser like focus on the Mayor’s programmes and spending priorities.

Filed Under: Comment, The London Assembly writes...

Has Sadiq Khan watered down his pledge to “ban” poor doors?

March 14, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Sadiq Khan used to advocate a clear “ban” on poor doors but his recently published manifesto uses far weaker language. What is his policy on this controversial initiative?

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, Comment Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

With 10million cards already used, contactless fares have revolutionised travel for Londoners

March 14, 2016 - Shashi Verma

Since introduced, more than 350 million journeys have now been made using this world-leading technology, accounting for 28 per cent of all pay as you go journeys on Tube and rail services.

Filed Under: Comment, Featured Tagged With: Contactless Fares

Mental health matters for mothers and babies

March 10, 2016 - Onkar Sahota

Around 350 new Londoners will be born today. Their health throughout their lives will depend on many things – the air they breathe, the food they eat, the house they live in. And before all that, it will depend on the health of their mother.

Filed Under: Comment, The London Assembly writes...

Zac Goldsmith’s ‘fares scare’ might just work but it’s time to start offering Londoners some optimism

February 29, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

At a media event in Chiswick this morning, Boris’s would-be successor promised to “stand up for London’s commuters by making sure the network gets the investment it needs” – in less fluffy language, continuing with the current policy of annual fares hikes.

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, Comment Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

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