The London Assembly has launched an in-depth investigation into bus services in London as passenger numbers rise and investment into bus services has flat-lined. Labour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore wants residents in Barnet and Camden to share their experiences of bus travel in London to improve and strengthen the service offered by Transport for London. London’s population grew by […]
Read moreI was sorry to hear that Stan Davison passed away on Saturday. Stan was a remarkable man of principle, a local figure who commanded respect across the political spectrum. I was proud to call Stan a good friend and comrade. I first met Stan in 1996, when I had been selected as Labour’s candidate for Hendon to fight the General […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, today met the head teacher of Avanti House School to object to the school’s proposals for a permanent site at Broadfields and a temporary site in the Fairway. Mr Dismore said: “I made it absolutely clear to the school that both proposals were unacceptable to local residents and […]
Read more“What happened yesterday in Woolwich is truly horrific. My thoughts go out to all the family and friends of the serviceman murdered in a brutal act of violence. Whilst we now reflect on what happened, it is important that we let the Police and senior ministers get on with investigating what happened – unhindered by politicians, as they did in […]
Read moreThe Metropolitan Police’s latest figures reveal that 160 police officers have been cut in Camden and 91 in Barnet since May 2010. London has seen a decrease of over 2,900 police officers across the city. Since his re-election last May Boris Johnson has cut over 1,300 police officers – despite promising an extra 1,000. The latest drop in police […]
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