The next Mayor needs an independent audit of the New Routemaster to get to the truth of what the benefits really are and whether the downsides have been underplayed in order to justify a project which never should have been given the green light.
Jowell can be both a Peer and Mayor provided Londoners always come first
Some have sought to portray Jowell’s acceptance of a Peerage as ‘proof’ that she knows she can’t win Labour’s nomination battle or beat Zac Goldsmith.
All Mayoral runners should adopt Sadiq’s transparency vow
Yesterday’s vow by Sadiq Khan to force City Hall contractors to comply with FOI laws is a good example of how London can lead the way in opening up Government.
Why Caroline Pidgeon poses a serious risk to London’s Greens
Green party members a strong field of would-be Mayors to pick from but only one capable of matching Pidgeon’s knowledge and experience – the party which came third in 2012 is at risk of falling into fourth place.
The rise and rise of ‘white van man’
Combined with London’s growing population, the increase in vans and their congestion impact on London’s roads is an issue policymakers must grapple with urgently.
