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Dismore backs anti blacklist campaign in Barnet

Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Camden and Barnet joined protesters outside Hendon Town Hall today, to protest against the bid by BAM Nuttal/Construction for council contracts to build schools in the Borough (photo attached). Mr Dismore said: “In this day and age blacklisting workers because they have belonged to trades unions is outrageous. This is particularly so, when […]

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Report on Barnet/Royal Free Hospitals merger says costs likely to rise and patient choice reduced

NHS report reveals NHS competition gone mad Labour London Assembly Andrew Dismore has seen a report of the NHS Co-operation and Completion Panel on the proposed merger of Barnet and Royal Free hospitals. In requiring further investigations, the panel decided, amongst other points that (para 7): “We decided that there is a realistic prospect that the merger transaction may lead […]

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Concerns heard about plans for Whittington Hospital

Local Labour London Assembly Members met with the Board of Whittington Hospital last week about plans to downsize and reconfigure services. Jennette Arnold OBE AM, Andrew Dismore AM and Joanne McCartney AM questioned plans to sell off parts of the hospital buildings and land and the number of jobs that would be lost as a result. The Board of Whittington Hospital […]

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Lessons must be learned over 2012 Games to ensure more affordable tickets for future events

No-one was able to buy a ticket for Olympic athletics, track cycling or swimming medal sessions for less than £50, the London Assembly said today as it called for lessons to be learned from the 2012 Games for future sporting events. The Assembly’s new report The Price of Gold also highlights how the average price to see Mo Farah win […]

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