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The Banana Republic of Boris Johnson – New Statesman Article

November 22, 2018 office

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 […]

Dismore questions Mayor over London Living Wage and in work Poverty

November 22, 2018 office

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 […]

Edgware Road set to see new cleaner buses

November 22, 2018 office

In response to the announcement that a new Low Emission Bus Zone will be introduced on the route between Kilburn and Maida Vale in 2019, cleaning up 240 buses taking this journey. Local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “Londoners health is continually put at risk by the dangerously toxic air in our capital. I’m delighted to see City […]

Dismore questions Mayor over EU nationals post Brexit

November 22, 2018 office

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, […]

Letter to editors on Brexit security arrangements

November 15, 2018 office

Dear Editor, This week, we have seen an important intervention made to ensure that our security arrangements with the European Union are protected after Brexit. With the looming possibility of a hard Brexit on the horizon, there is a real possibility that we may lose access to a number of existing arrangements vital to our capital’s security, such as Europol […]

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