But as a born-and-bred Londoner, who has spent more than a decade in the engine-room of London government at both Town Hall and City Hall, I am absolutely clear that the Mayoralty is all about delivery for Londoners. It is the only job that I want in politics. And I will deliver. My track record is all about improving public services while making them less expensive for people.
Wolmar promises fares freeze in first year of Mayoralty
Mr Wolmar, one of eight contenders hoping to be selected as Labour’s 2016 mayoral candidate, has also vowed to pedestrianise Oxford Street if he’s elected Mayor and expand the planned Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover the whole of the city.
Green Party’s Sian Berry announces 2016 Mayoral bid
Ken Livingstone may have retired from elected politics and Boris Johnson signalled that his future is at Westminster, but voters at next year’s mayoral contest could still find a familiar name on the ballot paper.
Jowell promises her City Hall would lead efforts to tackle London’s homes shortage
Addressing an audience of supporters and party members who’d gathered in Brixton to mark the start of her campaign to become Labour’s candidate in next year’s mayoral contest, Tessa Jowell said it was no longer enough for City Hall to merely “exhort others” to build new homes.
Why Christian Wolmar deserves to be on Labour’s mayoral short-list
Christian Wolmar is the sort of fresh face, break with the past, figure that many Labour voices are demanding in the parallel race to find a new party leader, and also happens to be an expert in one of the largest areas of mayor’s responsibility.
