London is now the top performing region at GCSE level and the second best at A level. Sustained funding, as well as better partnership working between teachers, schools, parents and local authorities drove this improvement, and continues to do so.
The London Assembly writes...
Guest articles from the London Assembly on their work scrutinising mayor Boris Johnson and investigating matters of concern to Londoners.
Five key principles that should guide Sadiq’s approach to estate regeneration
I’ve written to James Murray, the Deputy Mayor for Housing, setting out some of the key principles that should be taken into account in the new guidance he has promised for the process of estate regeneration.
The single biggest risk to the Mayor’s plans – the financial problems at Transport for London
Previously seen as the cash cow of the GLA Group, TfL is coming under severe financial pressure that will limit the Mayor’s ability to implement his manifesto commitments unless carefully managed.
Failing to engage with Brexit will hold London back
London is a great and global city, but it needs to be lead by somebody who embraces change and opportunity, rather than hide behind fear and inertia.
By approving City Airport’s expansion the government has worsened many Londoners’ quality of life
The government’s decision means more people will be exposed to disruptive noise and air pollution. The cost of worsened quality of life, disturbed school lessons and increased respiratory illness will be felt by communities in Newham and other nearby London boroughs.
