Rail fares grow twice as fast as wages since 2010, says TUC
Jeremy Corbyn and unions call for rail nationalisation
Jeremy Corbyn and unions call for rail nationalisation
Simple changes like a one hour bus ticket would make a world of difference to Londoners
Boris has the choice to freeze fares. He just won’t do it.
Today the Office for National Statistics publishes July’s inflation figures and we see how much train fares will go up from January next year.
Boris could and should have taken action to stop many of the changes affecting Londoners. Instead many of the decisions he has taken on policing, on tube fares and on housing are beginning to be more vigorously scrutinised and slowly but surely the shine is starting to wear off the Boris bandwagon.
Labour support a new report, backed by major trade unions, which calls for the renationalisation of Britain’s railways to tackle rising fares and poor service.
Ken Livingstone today vowed to “ease the squeeze” on Londoners, pledging to addressing the biggest the rising cost of living which is squeezing millions.
Left Foot Forward unveils a video explaining how Labour Mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone’s Fare Deal works, and how it can save Londoners £1,000 on average.
Tom Copley fact checks Channel Four’s Fact Check, and finds that they are buying TfL’s spin hook, line and sinker.
Sophie Allain reveals the shocking disparity between British fares and those in the continent.