Andrew Dismore

Responding to reports that the Transport Secretary blocked rail devolution to keep trains out of a Labour Mayor’s control, Labour London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said:   “It’s the greatest shame for passengers that the Minister’s political point scoring has seemingly taken precedence over their needs.   “The fact remains that where TfL have managed services, we’ve seen some […]

At the London Assembly Plenary meeting today, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM questioned the Minister for London, Gavin Barwell MP, over the decision of Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling MP to refuse to transfer the suburban rail lines to TfL. (video here)  Mr Dismore confronted the Minister with the leaked letter from […]

London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has called on Barnet Council to “strain every sinew” to reinstall a much needed bus stop for the 245, 260 and 460 routes outside the Virgin Active gym on Cricklewood Lane. After a meeting between Transport for London, the Police and Barnet Council, it was agreed to reinstall the bus stop. […]