1 Introduction I start with congratulations to the people of Scotland, on the outcome of the referendum there. The commitments to further devolution must be honoured, and I believe this also opens the debate for further devolution to the regions, and especially London. Dismore welcomes Scotland ‘No’ Vote – now for devolution for London Congratulations also to the Europe Ryder Cup […]
Read more“This Assembly considers the London Mayor’s London Rental Standard hardly worth the paper it is written on. It does little to control the worst abuses inflicted by bad landlords on their tenants. As a voluntary document it will only ensure compliance by good landlords who have decent standards in the first place and will be ignored by bad landlords with […]
Read moreFollowing the Mayor’s decision to approve the Mount Pleasant development scheme proposed by Royal Mail Group, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “As expected, Boris Johnson today gave planning permission to Royal Mail Group for their Mount Pleasant scheme, despite excellent representations from Islington and Camden Councils and the Mount Pleasant Association on behalf […]
Read more– Boris Johnson grants permission for 111 fewer affordable homes than could be built – Mayor accused of “trampling over the rights and views of local people” Boris Johnson’s expected decision to force through the controversial Mount Pleasant planning application despite local opposition at today’s planning hearing today has been labelled ‘shamefully counterproductive’ by Labour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore. […]
Read more“This Assembly notes with concern the impact that the expansion of the end-to-end postal services by TNT Post UK across London on has on Royal Mail’s ability to sustain the universal service obligation. Companies such as TNT are able to cherry-pick the most lucrative areas to deliver post. Furthermore, TNT offers only insecure terms and conditions for staff, employing workers […]
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