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Zac Goldsmith claims Labour rival would hike up council tax bills by £1,300

April 19, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

The Tory mayoral hopeful says his rival’s spending promises would cost “over £3 billion” over the next four years, pushing up council tax bills “by at least £1,300 more” over the same period.

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

Sadiq Khan promises “real leadership” for capital’s health service

April 19, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

On Tuesday morning the City Hall hopeful used a major speech to attack the previous government’s abolition of NHS London, the strategic health authority which oversaw healthcare in the capital until March 2013.

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

Greens vote not to endorse Zac Goldsmith or Sadiq Khan for second preference votes

April 18, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

London’s Greens have voted not to recommend that members and supporters give their second preference vote to either Zac Goldsmith or Sadiq Khan.

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

Greens pledge new bank to support London’s small firms

April 18, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

Berry says the established big banks “have a poor record” in supporting smaller firms, which make up 99 percent of all businesses in the capital, and often take “a cautious approach” when dealing with the sector.

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

Business leader calls on Zac and Sadiq to “stop talking about personalities” and focus on the issues

April 18, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

The head of one of London’s most influential business groups has called on Sadiq Khan and Zac Goldsmith to “stop talking about peripheral matters and personalities” and start focussing on Londoners’ needs.

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

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