One of the panelists at this week’s London Policy Conference was Lord Adonis, Labour Peer and former Education minister and Transport secretary. During a discussion on whether London’s Government had what it needed to deliver for Londoners, Adonis, who thinks we have all the devolved powers we need, said he would “love to be Mayor’. […]
2012 London Election
News and coverage of the 2012 elections for Mayor of London and the London Assembly (The Greater London Authority).
Jones warns banks: Back London’s SMEs or lose City Hall’s business
London’s public services should only deal with banks which support the capital’s small businesses, Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones has said. Current Mayor Boris Johnson has previously described the capital as “the engine room” of the economy. Expanding on the Mayor’s soundbite, Jones said: “If London is the engine room of the UK’s economy, […]
Livingstone promises to reverse latest fares increase
Ken Livingstone has promised to cut fares by 7%, effectively reversing January’s increases, if elected Mayor next May. Fares have risen by inflation plus two percent each year since Boris Johnson was elected in 2008 and were originally due to increase by 7% in January. City Hall says the increases are necessary to ensure continued […]
Brian Paddick Interview
Liberal Democrat candidate Brian Paddick speaks to MayorWatch editor Martin Hoscik about his campaign to become the next Mayor of London. The interview can be listened to below and is also available to download via iTunes. Both parts can also be embedded on your website or blog via AudioBoo. Brian Paddick Interview – Part 1 […]
Share your ideas for London with Ken and Boris
What would you do if you were Mayor? How would you make London an even better place to live, work and commute in? The Centre for London and IPPR are asking Londoners to share their ideas for improving London. The person with the best idea will be invited to present it to Boris Johnson and […]
