Introduction We are entering a period of “Brexit Squeeze” where the increase in prices are outstripping wages as a result of the uncertainty surrounding what a post-Brexit UK will look like. What was previously unthinkable now seems increasingly likely and a no-deal Brexit now seems perfectly possible. Theresa May used to proclaim that ‘no deal is better than […]
Read moreAPPEALSITE: The Alexandra, 1 Church Lane, London, N2 8DX, NOTICE REFERENCE: ENF/00466/15 PLANNING INSPECTORATE REFERENCE: APP/N5090/C/17/3181168 Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to object to the above application in my capacity as London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden. It should be noted that the above application site is located directly opposite a primary school, and […]
Read moreBarnet Council has been asked to step up efforts to promote Small Business Saturday by Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore. In a letter to Council Leader Cllr Richard Cornelius, Mr Dismore said real support was needed by businesses due to Brexit and inflation. Mr Dismore said: ‘Barnet need to get of their backsides […]
Read moreWhittington Hospital, University College London Hospital (UCLH) and The Royal Free NHS Trusts have all failed to meet targets to see 95% of patients in A&E within 4 hours. Against a national average of 89.7%, Whittington achieved 89.9%, UCLH 87.9% and The Royal Free just 84.3%. (The Royal Free NHS Trust includes Barnet Hospital’s A&E figures) UCLH were also the […]
Read moreIt is interesting to see that the Conservatives and Mr Freer want to increase bus and tube fares dramatically, at a time when inflation is eating ever more into Londoners’ living standards due to their mismanagement of the economy and mishandling of Brexit. The Conservtives are also starving TfL’s budget through their phased complete end of all Government financial support […]
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