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London’s NHS needs strategic oversight to tackle stark health inequalities

February 25, 2015 - Onkar Sahota

It has always been my position that through a more coordinated and strategically planned health protection and provision we can reduce inequalities and improve care. Together, alongside better coordination with the voluntary sector, I do believe we can make London a healthier place for all.

Filed Under: Comment, Devolution Tagged With: Devolution

Chancellor should go further with London devolution commitments

February 25, 2015 - Colin Stanbridge

Last Friday, Chancellor George Osborne and Mayor of London Boris Johnson launched their long-term economic plan for London. This was largely welcomed by the London business community and London Chamber of Commerce in particular, as many of the economic measures announced are areas that the Chamber has long been uniquely calling for.

Filed Under: Comment, Devolution Tagged With: Devolution

Five hurdles the Tory mayoral candidate must clear

February 10, 2015 - Alex Crowley

Whoever becomes the Tory mayoral candidate is going to face the fight of their career, so it’s worth knowing what hurdles lie ahead in order to judge who has the legs to clear them.

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

The London Assembly needs greater powers, a wider remit and more self-respect

January 21, 2015 - Martin Hoscik

On Tuesday I took part in a Centre for London panel on the future of the London Assembly, it was a lively discussion which included defences of the Assembly, suggestions of additional powers and even calls for its abolition.

Filed Under: Comment, Devolution Tagged With: Devolution, London Bridge Rail Chaos

Uber London meter row gets one step closer to the High Court

January 16, 2015 - Martin Hoscik

The row over Uber’s legality in London is one step closer to reaching the courts after the Taxi trade offer to give up the private prosecutions brought against some Uber drivers.

Filed Under: Comment Tagged With: Uber

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