I was sorry to hear that Stan Davison passed away on Saturday. Stan was a remarkable man of principle, a local figure who commanded respect across the political spectrum. I was proud to call Stan a good friend and comrade. I first met Stan in 1996, when I had been selected as Labour’s candidate for Hendon to fight the General […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, today met the head teacher of Avanti House School to object to the school’s proposals for a permanent site at Broadfields and a temporary site in the Fairway. Mr Dismore said: “I made it absolutely clear to the school that both proposals were unacceptable to local residents and […]
Read more“What happened yesterday in Woolwich is truly horrific. My thoughts go out to all the family and friends of the serviceman murdered in a brutal act of violence. Whilst we now reflect on what happened, it is important that we let the Police and senior ministers get on with investigating what happened – unhindered by politicians, as they did in […]
Read moreThe Metropolitan Police’s latest figures reveal that 160 police officers have been cut in Camden and 91 in Barnet since May 2010. London has seen a decrease of over 2,900 police officers across the city. Since his re-election last May Boris Johnson has cut over 1,300 police officers – despite promising an extra 1,000. The latest drop in police […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore AM, London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, has today submitted objections to the planning application for the West Hendon Estate ( copy attached). Mr Dismore said: “I have five main reasons to object to the scheme: 1) Existing residents should be the priority, and under the Council’s proposals they are clearly not. 2) The density is above […]
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