The London Assembly have passed a motion condemning the alleged heavy-handed approach taken by the Home Office through enforcement raids of Chinatown, most recently on 5 July 2018, which led to a strike by workers and businesses in the community. Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore proposed the motion, saying: ‘The streets of London’s Chinatown are […]
Read moreAt today’s London Assembly Plenary, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, called for a People’s Vote – a second referendum- on Brexit should any Brexit deal be rejected by Parliament, or there is no deal at all. Mr Dismore called on the Mayor and the Assembly publicly to back the campaign for a people’s […]
Read moreAt today’s London Assembly Plenary meeting considering the Mayor’s draft Environment Strategy, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden questioned London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the growing problem of tube noise and its effects on residents living near tube lines and stations. Mr Dismore put to the Mayor: ‘On rail traffic noise your strategy says: …… […]
Read morePHV English tests [1] Question No: 2018/0683 To: Mayor and Commissioner Andrew Dismore Why is it taking a year or more to process checks of English language qualifications for PHV drivers? Written response from the Mayor The process of verifying evidence that has been provided to meet the English language requirement is complex. Transport for London (TfL) has received a […]
Read moreBCU mergers Question No: 2018/ 0529 Andrew Dismore AM How much do you expect to save as the result of the merger of Camden and Islington BCU; and how much do you expect to save once the roll out across London has been completed?. Written response from the Mayor The planned savings from the strengthening local policing programme in […]
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