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Liberal Democrats unveil plan to ban HGVs from central London

February 23, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Official Transport for London figures show that lorries are disproportionately involved in fatal collisions with other road users and last year were involved in seven of the nine cyclist fatalities which occurred on London’s roads.

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, News Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

For most London voters, Goldsmith’s Brexit stance won’t be a factor

February 21, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Unsurprisingly Zac Goldsmith’s confirmation that he’ll vote to leave the EU has been welcomed by Labour supporters who believe it’ll give their man the edge in May’s election. There’s a danger that they’re significantly overreaching.

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, Comment Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

TfL boss confirms agency disputes Khan’s fares sums

February 10, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Labour Assembly members scored a mixed victory this morning after Transport for London commissioner Mike Brown confirmed his agency told journalists that Sadiq Khan’s promised fares freeze would cost £1.9bn.

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, News Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

Khan slams Goldsmith’s “secret plan to hike fares”

February 10, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Sadiq Khan, Labour’s candidate for mayor, has claimed that Tory rival Zac Goldsmith has a “secret plan to hike fares” which would see some commuters pay more than £1,000 extra over the next four years.

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, News Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

Lib Dem Mayoral hopeful Caroline Pidgeon pledges £2bn new homes fund

February 10, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Londoners have been urged to help support the building of thousands of new affordable homes by agreeing to fund their construction via a levy on council tax.

Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, News Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

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