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A reminder that the impact of Boris’s fire cuts has already been reviewed by his successor

June 15, 2017 by Martin Hoscik

Conducted by Anthony Mayer, who headed City Hall under both Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson, the review considered the budget cuts and what they meant for the London Fire Brigade’s ability to protect London.

Filed Under: Comment Tagged With: Fire Brigade Cuts

Sadiq hires Ken’s former right-hand man to review Boris’s fire cuts

August 30, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

In recent years both former Mayor Boris Johnson and national government slashed funding to the London Fire Brigade, decisions which critics blame for the closure of 10 fire stations and the scrapping of 14 operational fire engines.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fire Brigade Cuts

Boris rejects calls to “compromise” over 13 axed fire engines

March 10, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

Mayor Boris Johnson has rejected calls to reach a “compromise” over the fate of 13 fire engines which are due to be axed as part of budget cuts.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fire Brigade Cuts

Boris overrules fire authority and orders axing of 13 mothballed fire engines

March 2, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

London is set to lose 13 fire engines after Mayor Boris Johnson overruled the capital’s fire authority and ordered the adoption of budget proposals drawn up by the fire commissioner.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fire Brigade Cuts

Boris is “minded” to overrule fire authority and axe 13 fire engines

February 17, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

Mayor Boris Johnson looks set to overrule the capital’s fire authority and order the axing of 13 currently mothballed fire engines to balance the London Fire Brigade’s budget.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fire Brigade Cuts

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