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180% Rise in long-term youth unemployment in Camden

Mayor Boris Johnson today came under calls to deliver on the Olympic legacy and tackle long term unemployment and youth unemployment in the capital. The latest figures released on Wednesday show that long-term youth unemployment (aged 18-24) in the capital has risen from 1,810 to 7,705 between July 2011 and July 2012. They also reveal that long-term unemployment (aged 25 […]

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775% Rise in long-term youth unemployment in Barnet

Mayor Boris Johnson today came under calls to deliver on the Olympic legacy and tackle long term unemployment and youth unemployment in the capital. The latest figures released on Wednesday show that long-term youth unemployment (aged 18-24) in the capital has risen from 1,810 to 7,705 between July 2011 and July 2012. They also reveal that long-term unemployment (aged 25 […]

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MQT Answer: Team London Initiative

Team London Initiative Question No: 2103 / 2012 Andrew Dismore The Team London initiative was a fantastic opportunity for my constituents in Barnet. It funded a fantastically successful intergenerational project, MiCommunity, delivered by Age UK Barnet, which had young volunteers in schools teaching older people how to use computers and the internet. But I was surprised to find it was […]

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MQT Answer: Henlys Corner

Henly’s Corner Question No: 2301 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Are you happy with the changes at Henly’s Corner? Written response from the Mayor The changes have delivered significant improvements at this junction. Prior to the improvement scheme, there were no signalised crossings at Henly’s Corner which meant the shopping facilities and Finchley Synagogue were difficult for the local community to […]

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