Lammy says his plans would harness the expertise and success of the capital’s financial centre to help deliver real change for those who would otherwise wait “years” on a council waiting list before being offered a home.
Tom Chance: With more Greens in City Hall we can deliver real change for Londoners
I want to be the Green Party’s candidate for the Mayor of London, and to top the London Assembly list, to give voters hope in that new kind of politics. With more Greens in office, you can fight from City Hall, instead of fighting against it.
Video: Diane Abbott urges more powers for London
Diane Abbott, one of Labour’s mayoral hopefuls today told the Prime Minister that Londoners will expect City Hall to have “at least the same powers that are being devolved to the Northern Powerhouse”.
Goldsmith now bookies’ favourite to be Tory Mayoral runner
Although the MP has repeatedly played down rumours of a City Hall bid, recent interventions by former Tory mayoral hopeful Steve Norris have fuelled expectations that he’ll ultimately seek the nomination.
Caroline Russell: It’s time all Londoners shared the city’s success
Politics is about possibility. It’s about making things happen. If we decide we want London to be the greenest and the greatest city in the world, we can make it so. That’s why I’m putting myself forward to become the Green Party’s Mayoral candidate for 2016 and no 1 on the list for the London Assembly.
