My report from City Hall No.16: 23rd November to 20th December 2013 Introduction May I firstly wish you the complements of the season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This month, we heard the sad news of the death of Nelson Mandela: a true world statesman whose like we will not see again. For my tribute to Madiba, please click here. […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden today published details of the broadband rollout in Barnet and Camden, which show a significant shortfall in necessary connectivity. Mr Dismore said: “I have had a meeting with BT’s General Manager for London and the south and east of England. Their scheduled broadband rollout in London is expected to be […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden and prospective parliamentary candidate for Hendon, has obtained figures which reveal how devastating the Bedroom Tax is proving for Barnet families. Mr Dismore said: “In just the 6 months since the Bedroom Tax started, Barnet Homes has seen rent arrears caused by the tax mount up to £68,000 already. Of […]
Read moreDuring today’s Mayor’s Question Time, Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden raised the plight Chinatown businesses who have suffered from Border Agency raids that re little more than fishing expeditions. Mr Dismore challenged Mayor Johnson to back Chinatown businesses by intervening with the Border Agency. During MQT Mr Dismore said: “Did you know that whilst […]
Read moreMayor of London Boris Johnson today came under pressure on his record in rolling out the London Living Wage (LLW). At the current rate it will take 450 years for all low paid workers in London to receive the LLW. At today’s Mayor’s Question Boris was called on to accelerate the roll out of the LLW and for London to […]
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