There is a growing consensus that central government should devolve more tax revenues to City Hall, but I’d like them to go much further. The Mayor should have the ability to introduce ‘smart taxes’ and charges which reshape our city as well as raising revenue. The London Assembly then need additional powers to keep the Mayor in check.
London’s NHS needs strategic oversight to tackle stark health inequalities
It has always been my position that through a more coordinated and strategically planned health protection and provision we can reduce inequalities and improve care. Together, alongside better coordination with the voluntary sector, I do believe we can make London a healthier place for all.
Chancellor should go further with London devolution commitments
Last Friday, Chancellor George Osborne and Mayor of London Boris Johnson launched their long-term economic plan for London. This was largely welcomed by the London business community and London Chamber of Commerce in particular, as many of the economic measures announced are areas that the Chamber has long been uniquely calling for.
Liberal Democrats: ‘Boris lacks ambition to tackle poor healthcare’
On Monday Mr Johnson published his formal response to the London Health Commission’s report which set out detailed proposals for how City Hall could boost healthcare in the capital.
All-night Tube service to be extended to Overground and DLR
The Metropolitan, Circle, District, and Hammersmith and City lines are to run 24 hours at weekends from 2017. The lines will boost capacity on the ‘night Tube’ which will start later this year on the Piccadilly, Victoria, Central, Jubilee and Northern lines.
