Appointing a victims’ commissioner and providing victims with information about the progress of investigations are among the policies in Ken Livingstone’s crime manifesto. Mr Livingstone also announced his ‘999 pledge’ which would see some Safer Neighbourhood Teams increased from 6 officers to 9 who would provide “a presence on the streets from 9am to 9pm […]
2012 London Election
News and coverage of the 2012 elections for Mayor of London and the London Assembly (The Greater London Authority).
Boris promises to establish a London funding commission
An independent commission to explore London’s funding settlement with national government is at the centre of proposals contained in Boris Johnson’s economic manifesto. The Mayor, who is campaigning for re-election to City Hall, says negotiations with Ministers to secure funding for major projects has persuaded him “that we need to look at how Greater London […]
This election should be about London’s taxes and where they go
In recent days I’ve written about why London should keep more of its wealth and I welcomed signs that Boris Johnson agreed with me (and many others) that London needs a fairer funding settlement. In his economic manifesto, launched today, Boris has promised to set up an independent commission to bring forward proposals on the […]
Mayoral frontrunners clash over tax claims
London’s two leading Mayoral candidates clashed on and off air this morning, resulting in Boris Johnson reportedly calling rival Ken Livingstone “a fucking liar”. Earlier the pair took part in an LBC radio debate which also included Green Party candidate and Liberal Democrat Brian Paddick. During the show they clashed over claims made by Livingstone […]
Boris unveils policing and crime policies
The number of special constables, volunteers who patrol alongside paid officers, would double to 10,000 under plans put forward by Boris Johnson today. In return for their service, Specials would pay 50% less for City Hall’s share of the council tax. In the current tax year the saving would be worth £153.36. The Mayor has […]
