Boris Johnson last night suggested it was possible to reduce fares even though he has spent much of the election dismissing suggestions from rivals that a cut is possible. Jenny Jones, Brian Paddick and Ken Livingstone have all promised fares cuts in their manifestos with Livingstone promising to resign if he does not deliver a […]
2012 London Election
News and coverage of the 2012 elections for Mayor of London and the London Assembly (The Greater London Authority).
BBC Trust dismisses Benita debate complaint
The BBC Trust has dismissed a complaint by Independent Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita about her non-inclusion in a BBC One TV debate. Benita appealed to the Trust after the BBC’s executive ruled against including her in the debate which is to be broadcast on Sunday evening. In recent weeks Ms Benita has claimed she is […]
Christian Peoples Alliance launch London Assembly policies
The Christian Peoples Alliance has launched a seven point plan for London. The party hopes to win seats on the London Assembly ‘list’ section and is standing under the slogan of “Supporting Traditional Marriage” 14 Assembly Members are elected to represent constituencies under the First Past the Post system used to elect MPs. A further […]
Boris takes message to London’s shoppers
Boris Johnson visited Romford and Borough Markets on Saturday where he met shoppers and set out his 9 point plan for a second term at City Hall. Policies include cutting City Hall’s share of the council tax by 10% and a 30% reduction in Tube delays by 2015. The Mayor has also pledged to secure […]
Ken demonstrates promised savings to Croydon shoppers
Ken Livingstone visited Croydon on Saturday where he talked to shoppers and demonstrated how his promised fare cut would save Londoners £7.15 per week. Ahead of his visit the former Mayor said: “If I’m elected on May 3 I will do everything in my power to make life better for the majority of Londoners. “My […]
