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A welcome change of approach

June 2, 2014 - Martin Hoscik

Transport for London has promised a more transparent and open approach to its next bike hire sponsorship deal, including proactively publishing documents.

Filed Under: Comment

Fares advice to Mayor now available for public inspection but Boris denies being forced to open his files

May 29, 2014 - Martin Hoscik

Of all the briefings and reports drawn up for the Mayor since 2000, none has fascinated Assembly Members as much as the annual Transport for London guidance on fares increases.

Filed Under: Comment Tagged With: Fares

With 36% of the vote Labour are far from a shoo-in to win back City Hall

May 26, 2014 - Martin Hoscik

Despite the cheers and triumphalism, Labour are currently less popular in London than when Ken Livingstone failed to win back City Hall in 2012.

Filed Under: Comment

MPs should back off and leave Mayoral scrutiny to the London Assembly

May 6, 2014 - Martin Hoscik

As much as it pains some professional Boris haters to hear this, the Mayor is absolutely right not to submit to questioning from MPs.

Filed Under: Comment Tagged With: Devolution

Labour’s ‘part-time Boris’ attack could easily rebound on their own Mayoral hopefuls

April 24, 2014 - Martin Hoscik

If Boris is wrong to have stood for election in 2012 and then seek another post in 2015, how can Labour credibly allow two of its own MPs to stand for re-election next year and then immediately start campaigning for a post outside Parliament?

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

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