City Hall Tories accused of jeopardising cyclists’ safety
City Hall Tories were accused of “playing games” with cyclists’ safety today after walking out of a meeting on maintaining the 20mph speed limit on Blackfriars Bridge.
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Boris’s backward steps for London on pollution and traffic congestion
Boris’s lifting of the Western Extension Zone of the London congestion charge has led to more traffic and pollution
Another day, another Tory council planning to charge kids to play
Shamik Das reports on Tory-run Bexley council’s plans to charge kids to use a playground – following on from Tory Wandsworth’s plans to do the same last month.
New poll highlights Boris’s failures as Mayor of London
A poll of 1,000 Londoners reveals people are unhappy with the management of policing, housing and ticket pricing in the city on Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s watch.
Save EMA forces second Tory u-turn in a week
James Mills celebrates two Tory u-turns in a week on Education Maintenance Allowance – but the battle is not won yet.
Boris’s transport boasts are pure piffle
London’s transport network is already a mess, crippled on a daily basis by delays and much more expensive than it was only a few years ago, writes Rob Jenks of Together for Transport.
Shawcross: Londoners “paying more for less” under Boris
Boris Johnson claims that he has “done the impossible” by improving transport in London by “with £7.6 billion of cuts” – a far-fetched claim, explains Shamik Das.
Boris’s airport arguments don’t stand up to scrutiny
Boris Johnson’s attacks on the government’s aviation policy are becoming increasingly strident, reports John Stewart of Airport Watch.
How the Mayor could tackle high pay
Darren Johnson, Green Party member of the London Assembly, calls on London Mayor Boris Johnson to explore the idea of using public sector spending power to exert some influence on private sector pay.
British fashion’s got the talent, but have we got the funding?
At London Fashion Week, Samantha Cameron said: “We’ve got the talent and the expertise to take UK fashion even further.” She’s right – but do we have the funding?