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Speech to the London Assembly on the 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre and a need for a suitable tribute.

June 27, 2012 office

On 5th September 1972, terrorists stormed the apartment of the Israeli athletes and coaches with assault rifles and grenades. Two of the sportsmen were killed, the remainder were taken hostage. Following a botched rescue attempt, the terrorists executed their hostages. In total 11 athletes and coaches were murdered. This was the first occasion on whichIsraelhad participated in the Olympics since […]

Press Release: Assembly Member Inspects Olympic Park

June 25, 2012 office

Labour London Assembly member Andrew Dismore joined London Assembly colleagues for a site visit to inspect the Olympic Park prior to the opening of the Olympics Games in just over thirty days. Andrew Dismore AM said: “The final preparations are underway, and we are almost at the finish line. I am sure thatLondonwill put on the greatest show on earth. […]

London Assembly urged to support minute’s silence to mark 40th Anniversary of Munich massacre at London Olympic Games

June 25, 2012 office

Labour’s Andrew Dismore will today (Wednesday) call on the London Assembly to support a motion calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to hold a one minute’s silence during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics Games. This year will be the 40th anniversary of the 1972 massacre that saw 11 Israeli athletes and coaching staff murdered. The IOC have so […]

Dismore questions Transport for London over public awareness and information for the Olympics

June 15, 2012 office

During a meeting of the London Assembly Transport Committee, Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, questioned TfL over the extent of public awareness and preparedness over people’s transport arrangements during the Olympics. Mr Dismore was told that there have been over 1 million hits on the website “Get Ahead of the Games” (put in website link) […]

Dismore wins Olympics battle for Hasmonean school children

June 11, 2012 office

Under the London Olympic Games ticket allocation for school children,HasmoneanPrimary Schoolwere offered tickets to a volleyball event which fell on a Saturday. When approached by the school, London 2012 (LOCOG) refused to exchange the tickets. Labour London Assembly member Andrew Dismore came to the rescue, after a request fromHasmoneanPrimary Schoolheadteacher Mrs Rodin. Andrew successfully argued with London 2012 to issue […]

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