At today’s London Assembly plenary session to approve the Mayor’s Economic Development Strategy, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM, deputy chair of the City Hall Economy Committee led the questioning of Mayor Sadiq Khan, focussing on the impact of Brexit on London’s economy. Mr Dismore asked: ‘How will Brexit affect the implementation of your Economic […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has backed plans to list the Midland Hotel pub in Hendon as an Asset of Community Value. An application was submitted to demolish the building and replace it with 59 residential dwellings, none of which are affordable. Reverend Dr Julia Candy, the priest in charge of the local parish of […]
Read moreThis paper sets out some of the key commitments set out in the Draft Withdrawal Agreement (DWA). It is far too early to be able to offer an assessment of how the Treaty, if approved, will impact specifically on London-specific, so the points that follow are for the UK, though they are of particular importance for London. What comes after […]
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM questioned Mayor Sadiq Khan over the importance of extending coverage of the London Living Wage, recently increased to £10.55 per hour, to combat in work poverty in the capital. Mr Dismore asked: ‘What action are you taking to encourage London’s businesses to pay […]
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM questioned Mayor Sadiq Khan over the Government’s recent hostile announcements towards EU nationals in the UK and the impact on London businesses. Mr Dismore asked: ‘With less than five months to go until the date the UK is due to leave the EU, […]
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