Labour have accused London Mayor Boris Johnson of presiding of a “week of chaos” on the tube and claim “millions” of passengers have endured disruption and delays. Figures compiled by London Assembly Member Val Shawcross suggest there have been 33 separate delays, closures and suspensions caused by signal failures, faulty trains and non-availability of staff. […]
2012 London Election
News and coverage of the 2012 elections for Mayor of London and the London Assembly (The Greater London Authority).
Livingstone pondering early fares package
Ken Livingstone could introduce an emergency fares package if he wins next year’s Mayoral elections. Stressing he didn’t yet have a firm policy, Livingstone said he was looking at “bringing forward the fares package from January 2013 to October next year”. Livingstone made the comments while campaigning in Hackney alongside comedian and Labour supporter Eddie […]
Can Ken turn a packed church hall and polite reception into votes?
Shortly after he was selected as Labour’s 2012 Mayoral candidate, Ken Livingstone promised to visit all 32 London boroughs as he gathers material for his manifesto. He’s now around two thirds of the way through his ‘Tell Ken’ days which consist of walkabouts/visits in the day and an open Q&A in the evening. I’ve already […]
UKIP announces London Mayoral candidate
UKIP has named Lawrence Webb, a former chairman of the party in London, as its 2012 candidate for Mayor of London. Mr Webb was selected by party members and members of the public who took part in an online vote open to anyone who lives, works, owns property or visits London. His candidacy will be […]
Paddick promises “radical” agenda for London
Brian Paddick has promised a “distinctive and radical” agenda for London at his first press conference since being named Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London. On Friday Mr Paddick, who was also the party’s candidate in 2008, secured 51.5 per cent of votes in a ballot of party members, beating Mike Tuffrey, Brian Haley […]
