Category Archives: Economy

Dismore raises risk to London economy of Conservative Government’s student visa policy

At the London Assembly plenary  today Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden challenged the Mayor’s chief of staff Sir Edward Lister over the implications of the Government’s student visa policy for London’s economy . ( video link) Sir Edward had previously reported to the Assembly that the numbers of Indian students had halved between 2009 and […]

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Letter for publication: Impact of tax credit cuts locally

Dear editor, Next year 22,900 families across Barnet  and 11,900 families in  Camden will suffer as a result of the Conservative Government’s decision to deliver a real terms cut to tax credits. Those falling victim to the Conservative Chancellor’s punishing measures will justifiably be left angry by the Mayor of London’s failure to stand up for their interests, despite his […]

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Dismore raises Brexit risks with Mayor’s Chief of Staff

At the London Assembly plenary today concerning the work of London and Partners, Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden challenged Gordon Innes, Chief Executive of London and Partners and Sir Edward Lister, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff and Chair of London and Partners, over the risks of Britain leaving the EU. Andrew Dismore Questions London & […]

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My letter on Tax Credits

Dear editor,   Next year 22,900 families across Barnet  and 11,900 families in  Camden will suffer as a result of the Conservative Government’s decision to deliver a real terms cut to tax credits. Those falling victim to the Conservative Chancellor’s punishing measures will justifiably be left angry by the Mayor of London’s failure to stand up for their interests, despite […]

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