Read this in the FT: https://www.ft.com/content/c9d43244-e404-11e7-97e2-916d4fbac0da Brexit, weaker pound and European economy cited as factors in Q2 drop Net immigration to the UK from the EU in the second quarter of this year fell to its lowest level since records began, according to official figures published on Monday. Some experts said Brexit appeared to have played a significant role in the decline […]
Read moreIntroduction May I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Chanukah: Thanks to Emma, year 5 of Torriano School, for the Christmas card design: I spent an interesting afternoon visiting the school, too. As you would expect, this month saw me at a number of Remembrance Day events, including selling poppies in Edgware and attending the Remembrance Day […]
Read moreAt Mayor’s Question Time today, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden questioned the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, about European police and security co-operation, after Brexit. The Mayor has previously set out six ’red lines’ on post Brexit security, including the need for the UK to be in the Schengen Information System II, EU Name Passenger Records, […]
Read more2017/4525 – Fire Brigade funding Andrew Dismore AM: Do you consider it would be helpful for all members of the Assembly to support you in your efforts to persuade the Government to help fund the additional costs facing the London Fire Brigade in light of the Grenfell Tower fire? Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London): Thank you, Chair. I have been […]
Read more2017/4576 – Night buses Andrew Dismore AM: Do you recognise that night buses provide an affordable and regular service especially for low paid night workers, for whom the night tube is a more expensive alternative? Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London): Thank you for your question. I recognise that night buses play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of London’s […]
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