London is rising to the infrastructure challenge, with a number of innovative funding mechanisms enabling crucial new projects to go ahead. But we need to go further still and take a fundamental look at the incentives our property taxation system offers to accelerate the amount of land available for new homes.
For most London voters, Goldsmith’s Brexit stance won’t be a factor
Unsurprisingly Zac Goldsmith’s confirmation that he’ll vote to leave the EU has been welcomed by Labour supporters who believe it’ll give their man the edge in May’s election. There’s a danger that they’re significantly overreaching.
Despite far fewer taxpayer-funded meals, Sir Peter Hendy is still looking well
My concerns about the former Commissioner’s well-being were heightened when his Network Rail claims for July – September revealed Sir Peter only enjoyed a single instance of taxpayer-funded entertainment.
Sadiq can deny it all he likes but TfL really does say his fares pledge will cost £1.9bn
Sadiq claims his policy would cost £450m. Everyone else says the true cost is closer to £1.9bn and the reason they do so is because Transport for London has said that’s the case.
Lib Dem and UKIP candidates shine in first mayoral debate
Last night the LSE and London Chamber of Commerce hosted the first major debate between the five main party candidates hoping to succeed Boris Johnson as Mayor.
