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Boris must get London companies paying minimum wage – says report http://wp.me/p33mg4-iv

Boris must get London companies paying minimum wage - says report The Mayor of London must do more to ensure companies pay employees national minimum wage (NMW), a new report urges today. An estimated 300,000 working people in the UK currently do not earn the NMW – the majority of whom … Continue reading… [ 325 more words. ]

Boris in partial fares U-turn http://wp.me/p33mg4-it

Boris in partial fares U-turn Responding to today’s fare rise announcement, Val Shawcross, London Assembly Labour Group Transport spokeswoman, said: “Today’s real term freeze on some fares provides limited relief for the many Londoners who are struggling with the…

Mayor’s comments “disgraceful” http://wp.me/p33mg4-ir

Mayor’s comments “disgraceful” Responding to the Mayor of London’s comments last night (Wednesday) Len Duvall, Leader of the Labour Group on the London Assembly, said: “Boris’ comments are absolutely disgraceful. He seems to have forgotten one of the causes of the… [ 266 more words. ]

Cycling Superhighway 2 Safety Summit http://wp.me/p33mg4-im

Cycling Superhighway 2 Safety Summit London Assembly Member John Biggs will be chairing a Cycling Superhighway 2 (CS2) Safety Summit at City Hall next week. The summit, which is open to the public, has been called in the aftermath of the recent tragic deaths of … Continue reading… [ 309 more words. ]

“Passenger safety cannot be compromised” http://wp.me/p33mg4-ij

“Passenger safety cannot be compromised” Transport for London, which is chaired by Boris Johnson, today unveiled plans to cut 750 station staff and close all but six tube ticket offices in London. The proposals have been challenged by London Assembly Labour Group Leader, Len Duvall, ……

Mayor must act on Cycle Superhighway 2 http://wp.me/p33mg4-ie

Mayor must act on Cycle Superhighway 2 Mayor of London Boris Johnson was today urged to review the safety of Cycle Superhighway 2. He was questioned by local London Assembly Member John Biggs following the tragic deaths of six cyclists on this route. The call comes at … Continue reading… [ 427 more words. ]

Mayor lacks leadership on tackling fuel poverty http://wp.me/p33mg4-ic

Mayor lacks leadership on tackling fuel poverty Boris Johnson today refused to take any leadership to tackle fuel poverty in London. He was questioned at Mayor’s Question Time directly about what measures he has put in place to insulate Londoners from the impact of another round of … Continue… [ 249 more words. ]

Mayor pledges full support for universal free school meals http://wp.me/p33mg4-ia

Mayor pledges full support for universal free school meals Mayor Boris Johnson committed today to tackling food poverty amongst London’s children by promoting universal free school meals. After questioning at Mayor’s Question Time, the Mayor said: “I have surrendered to the universal free school meals lobby.” A… [ 205 more words. ]

Boris must allow deaf children’s choir to take part in carol service http://wp.me/p33mg4-i5

Boris must allow deaf children’s choir to take part in carol service The choir of the National Deaf Children’s Society has been prevented from performing in this year’s carol service in Trafalgar Square by the Greater London Authority (GLA), headed up by Mayor Boris Johnson. The GLA have classed the NDCS’s song …… [ 378 more words. ]

Urgent action needed on Bow roundabout http://wp.me/p33mg4-i2

Urgent action needed on Bow roundabout A female cyclist died this morning on Bow Roundabout – two years after the death of Svitlana Tereschenko at the same area of Bow Roundabout. Local Labour London Assembly Member John Biggs is demanding Mayor of London Boris Johnson urgently …… [ 404 more words. ]

Firefighters’ taking further industrial action http://wp.me/p33mg4-hZ

Firefighters’ taking further industrial action Today firefighters’ are taking further industrial action in response to the government’s plans to change firefighters’ pensions. London Assembly Labour Group Fire spokesperson, Fiona Twycross AM, said: “It is time the government sat down with the Fire…

Thames Water price rise decision “100% correct” http://wp.me/p33mg4-hV

Thames Water price rise decision “100% correct” Ofwat’s decision today to block Thames Water’s planned price rise of £29 next year has been welcomed. London Assembly Labour Environment spokesperson, Murad Qureshi, whose arguments to Ofwat against the price rise were cited in today’s decision notice has… [ 288 more words. ]

“Mayor must follow through on cycling commitment” http://wp.me/p33mg4-hJ

“Mayor must follow through on cycling commitment” Responding to today’s news that all Cycle Super Highways will be reviewed and segregated where possible, local London Assembly Member, John Biggs AM, said: “I express my deepest sympathy for the victim and their family following the latest tragedy on…

Formal complaint as Mayor and top aides lap up luxury travel http://wp.me/p33mg4-hG

Formal complaint as Mayor and top aides lap up luxury travel A formal complaint has been lodged with the Greater London Authority (GLA) Monitoring Officer, after Boris Johnson claimed £4,000 for flights to the Gulf. GLA rules clearly state that only economy or economy-plus class tickets are to be booked unless… [ 359 more words. ]

“We need a statutory Living Wage for London” http://wp.me/p33mg4-hE

“We need a statutory Living Wage for London” London Assembly Labour Group Economy spokesperson, Fiona Twycross, today called for the London Living Wage (LLW) to be placed on a statutory footing in the capital. The LLW was introduced in 2005 and over 400 employers have signed up voluntarily …… [ 524 more words. ]

“Ealing A&E future still uncertain after Hunt decision” http://wp.me/p33mg4-hz

“Ealing A&E future still uncertain after Hunt decision” Responding to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, that Ealing’s accident and emergency department will stay open ‘but in a different shape or size’, local Labour London Assembly Member Dr Onkar Sahota AM, said: “Today’s… [ 186 more words. ]

Government “mugs” victims of crime in London http://wp.me/p33mg4-hw

Government “mugs” victims of crime in London The government was today attacked for plans to cut victim support funding in London by up to 40%. The government are consulting on proposals to fund victim support by population rather than the amount of crime in a given area. … Continue reading… [ 336 more words. ]

83% of Londoners think fares are too high http://wp.me/p33mg4-ht

83% of Londoners think fares are too high An online survey has found that 83% of Londoners think public transport fares in London are too high. The results put further pressure on Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who is expected to announce Transport for London’s fare levels for … Continue… [ 237 more words. ]

“Boris wrong on unqualified teachers”

“Boris wrong on unqualified teachers” Reacting to Boris Johnson’s comments in support of teachers at Free Schools not having to be qualified, London Assembly Labour Group Education spokesperson, Jennette Arnold OBE AM, said: “Boris is harking back to his own school days at Eton nearly ……

Boris spends £300k on ‘golden-goodbyes’

Boris spends £300k on ‘golden-goodbyes’ Boris Johnson was today criticised for spending £300,000 of taxpayers money on ‘golden-goodbyes’ for senior members of his team following his re-election in May 2012. The Evening Standard reported the news of the pay-offs and that all of Mr Johnson’s ……

Just 613 homes in London affordable for local families

Just 613 homes in London affordable for local families A new study published by Shelter shows that in London there are just 613 homes on the market that are affordable to young families with children – just 1.6% of all private homes in London. New research by Shelter reveals … Continue reading →

“Boris’ litany of housing failures”

“Boris’ litany of housing failures” Mayor of London Boris Johnson will come under fire today (Wednesday) over his record on building and improving housing in the capital. At today’s Mayor’s Question Time London Assembly Labour Group Housing spokesperson Tom Copley will accuse the Mayor of ……

Are you affected by the cost of living crisis?

Are you affected by the cost of living crisis? The London Assembly Labour Group is seeking the views of Londoners about the cost of living in London. The surveys are being sent to residents to find out how people are coping with the rising costs of utility bills and … Continue reading →

Firefighters march in London against changes to pensions

Firefighters march in London against changes to pensions Thousands of firefighters took to the streets of the capital on Wednesday to protest about changes to their pensions. A rally, held at Central Hall in Westminster, was attended by firefighters who are due to hold industrial action this Saturday … Continue…

Boris’ landlord accreditation scheme target will take 36 years to achieve

Boris’ landlord accreditation scheme target will take 36 years to achieve New figures show that the Mayor of London’s target to get 100,000 London landlords accredited by 2016 will take over 36 years at its current rate. The figures, published by the Mayor following a written question, show that just 13,000 … Continue reading →

‘Dithering’ Boris accused of “shambles” over yet another draft Housing Strategy

‘Dithering’ Boris accused of “shambles” over yet another draft Housing Strategy Boris Johnson was today accused of running a “shambles” after it emerged he is due to publish a second draft ‘Revised London Housing Strategy’, despite having never published the final strategy he consulted on two years ago The Mayor’s current … Continue…

Mayor challenged to keep promise and lower fares

Mayor challenged to keep promise and lower fares Today, Mayor of London Boris Johnson was challenged to keep his manifesto promise and lower Transport for London fares. Since Boris was elected as Mayor in 2008 he has increased fares by 33 per cent, with single bus fares rising … Continue reading →

Mayor’s London Plan not ‘legally compliant’ and he must reconsider

Mayor’s London Plan not ‘legally compliant’ and he must reconsider Boris Johnson and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government were today condemned for disregarding the government’s own planning policy in order to protect the political interests of the Mayor. London Assembly Labour spokesperson Nicky…

Universal free school meals is “right thing to do”

Universal free school meals is “right thing to do” School meals should be free to all primary school age children to combat food poverty in London, said London Assembly Member Fiona Twycross today. A motion urging the Mayor of London Boris Johnson to call for universal free school meals … Continue reading…

“Government must reverse proposals or high streets will change forever”

“Government must reverse proposals or high streets will change forever” Serious damage would be inflicted on town centres if the Government’s proposals to allow shops to be converted into flats goes through, said London Assembly Member Navin Shah today. The proposals would allow the owners of shops to convert them … Continue…

Len Duvall AM backs residents’ calls for access to 178 bus

Len Duvall AM backs residents’ calls for access to 178 bus Local London Assembly Member Len Duvall today handed in a petition for residents of Brooklands Park Estate who have been campaigning for continued access to the 178 bus route. The petition, signed by over 300 residents, calls on Transport for … Continue…

TfL 2020: cuts, closures and price hikes?

TfL 2020: cuts, closures and price hikes? Today the Mayor of London will be challenged over plans to make Transport for London self-financing. TfL currently receives £1.1billion a year in grant from central government for day to day running costs. If TfL was to lose this there … Continue reading →

70% of London’s NHS Trusts miss key A&E target

70% of London’s NHS Trusts miss key A&E target On Friday it was revealed that last week 70% of London’s NHS Trusts failed to meet the key Accident and Emergency target to see 95% of patients within four hours. Only 6 of the capital’s 22 NHS Trusts with A&Es … Continue reading →

“Mayor must listen to boroughs on fire cuts”

“Mayor must listen to boroughs on fire cuts” London Assembly Labour Fire spokesperson Fiona Twycross AM today gave her full support to the legal challenge by seven London boroughs to try and stop the Mayor’s fire cuts. In September the Mayor forced his fire cuts through the London … Continue reading…

Boris spends more on advisers than PM

Boris spends more on advisers than PM It has been revealed that the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, spends more on his political advisers than the Prime Minister. From September this year Veronica Wadley, who was appointed last year as Boris’ senior adviser for volunteering, will be ……