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The Banana Republic of Boris Johnson – New Statesman Article

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2018/11/banana-republic-boris-johnson Britain looks down on nations ruled by dictators and corrupt demagogues. But in Johnson we have a charlatan of our own who is perilously close to winning power. BY MARTIN FLETCHER Like dictators and presidents of banana republics, Boris Johnson is eager to build monuments to his own greatness. Thus, when Thomas Heatherwick, designer of the Olympic cauldron at the […]

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Dismore questions Mayor over London Living Wage and in work Poverty

At 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 […]

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Dismore questions Mayor over EU nationals post Brexit

At 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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