Of course we would all like to see surgeries open seven days a week, but that means them being properly staffed. What’s concerning about the Health Secretary’s pledge is he makes no mention of how he will deliver it. In Barnet and Camden we already have a GP crisis on our hands. Practices are overstretched and we […]
Read moreOn Wednesday 25th March 2015 the Evening Standard published a letter I wrote on the Home Secretary’s plans to combat extremism: Dear editor, I read with interest the proposals set out today by the Home Secretary to bear down on extremism. Indeed, it is right to take a robust approach to defending and promoting the values of our society. […]
Read moreDear Editor, ‘Injured pensioner left in street for one hour waiting for ambulance’ ( Times Feb19th) is a disgraceful indictment of the state of the London Ambulance Service(LAS) In Barnet. Less than half – just 48% – of the LAS’s emergency calls in Barnet are answered within their target time, about the worst performance in London. This is not the […]
Read moreDear editor, So, according to Cllr Cornelius, ( column, Press 19/2/15) everything is wonderful on the West Hendon estate. Leaseholders will be able to stay. Tenants will be able to stay. Insecure tenants will be able to stay in the area. He must be living in a parallel universe with a different West Hendon to the one we have here! […]
Read moreDear editor Your last week’s front page article is correct to highlight the justified fears for Jewish school security, after the Paris attacks. Indeed, last month I had already questioned the London Mayor (who has responsibility for the Metropolitan Police) about these issues and stressed the need to provide heightened police security for all Jewish schools, not just those benefitting […]
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