Labour London Assembly and Fire Authority Member Andrew Dismore has resigned as chair of the Fire Authority Resources Committee in protest at the Mayor’s imposition of his unnecessary cuts of 13 fire engines. Mr Dismore said: ‘Working within the Mayor’s financial envelope, I spent a lot of time and effort with Fire Brigade officers over many months developing a budget […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore has criticised plans for the redevelopment of North London Business Park, and accused his Conservative Party opponents of hypocrisy in their position on it. Mr Dismore said: ‘As it happens, I share the concerns over North London Business Park, and have written in to object to them. But it really is beggars […]
Read moreInternal TfL night tube risk assessment warns increased noise disturbance could drive residents to “threats of suicide” Andrew Dismore AM calls for ‘noise-busters’ team to repair broken tracks and crack down on Night Tube noise The internal TfL risk assessment for the long awaited Night Tube has revealed residents living near to tube tracks or stations are likely to […]
Read moreGender splits in London’s apprenticeships remain firmly entrenched, new analysis has revealed. Analysis of government data by Labour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore, showed that last year men dominated at all levels in London’s construction and engineering industries, whilst women continued to lead the field in health, education and retail. Mr Dismore accused Boris Johnson of being “completely culpable of […]
Read moreI recently visited Middlesex University students to see an exhibition they were promoting , about the problems facing students renting their first home. it is clear that many students were not aware of their rights, as it was the first time they were living away from home and their first experience of the private rental market. I was particularly […]
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