The good news about suburban rail being transferred to TfL was somewhat dimmed by the news that Thameslink will not be moved over for another 5 years. I am supporting a residents’ petition asking for the transfer to be brought forward immediately, which I urge you to support. See also my letter to the Evening Standard on Thameslink. I have […]
Read morePost the Paris atrocities, I continue to question the police on hate crimes and security for Mosques and Synagogues. See also letter to editors after Paris tragedy. We still have to see the final police budget for next year on which will see decisions taken in February, but it looks almost certain that we will see the merger of boroughs, […]
Read moreDear editor, I was pleased to see that Mayor Boris Johnson has at last signed the Mayors’ declaration against anti – Semitism. But why did it take him so long to do so? I first asked him if he would sign by bringing it to his attention in a Mayor’s Question tabled as long ago as 9th November for last […]
Read moreDear Michèle, Please consider this letter to be my formal response to the current consultation on Crossrail 2. I understand that The London Borough of Camden will respond to the consultation and will address a range of issues including your proposals at Tottenham Court Road. I would like to highlight here my main concerns in relation to Euston Station […]
Read moreDear editor, Your coverage of Conservative candidate Mr Goldsmith’s comments on police body worn cameras shows how lacking is his detailed knowledge of policing issues. Body worn cameras are a ‘win/win’ for both police and public. They help calm situations where suspects are confronted , ensure a contemporaneous record is available, and avoid unwarranted allegations of police misconduct. They also […]
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