Restaurant chains and rates rise and Brexit Question No: 2017/0210 Andrew Dismore In a letter to the Evening Standard, chief executives of London’s most popular restaurant chains have demanded that the Prime Minister ease the burdens caused by rising business rates, taxes and the weak pound. They say London’s restaurant chains are being squeezed as never before and […]
Read moreThank you. I’m proud to speak with you at this dinner – graciously hosted by Morgan Stanley. It’s a privilege to address such a distinguished audience – with representatives from politics, media and businesses from around the world. I became Mayor of London just over eight months ago. I knew then that my city had big challenges ahead. The same challenges […]
Read moreBarnet and Camden London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore welcomed the installation of an Oyster Card top up machine at Brent Cross bus station. Mr Dismore has been campaigning for the installation of the machine, which finally went active on Monday 16th January. Mr Dismore had submitted repeated requests to Transport for London, and raised the issue with the Mayor […]
Read moreAt the December Assembly Plenary, I raised the consequences of Brexit on London’s Life Sciences sector. I also proposed a motion on Medcity. I have prepared two more detailed Brexit briefings: Brexit briefing: single market access, customs union or free trade agreement: what is the difference? Brexit Briefing: High Tech, Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals. Sadiq Khan has unveiled […]
Read moreLondon Chamber of Commerce & Industry Report, ‘Permits, Points And Visas’ [1] Question No: 2016/4848 Andrew Dismore Do you agree with the recommendation of the recent London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Report, ‘Permits, Points And Visas’, that you as the Mayor of London should champion a single-issue ‘London Work Visa’ granting ‘indefinite leave to remain’ to reassure current EU […]
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