Category Archives: Press Releases

Economy Committee conducts hearing on Brexit

Commenting on today’s London Assembly Economy Committee on Preparing London for EU exit, which took evidence from both Remain and Leave-supporting experts, Labour’s London Assembly Economy Spokesperson, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “Today we found strong consensus amongst our experts – both Brexiteer and Remainer – that the Chequers agreement is not the comprehensive plan we need to protect our capital’s […]

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Labour press for full step-free access at new Brent Cross station

A group of Labour Councillors and the local London Assembly Member have written to Barnet Council seeking to ensure that the new Thameslink Station at Brent Cross West will be fully accessible and step-free for wheelchair users. In a joint letter from London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore, Barnet Councillor Anne Clarke and Camden Councillor Lorna Russell, the three called for […]

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Shock figures reveal over £1 billion Government cut to police funding

Responding to new data showing the true scale of police cuts in London, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “It’s now clear that the Government’s unwillingness to properly fund London’s police services is compromising the Met’s ability to keep Londoners safe. “With the Met already subjected to government cuts of over £700 million, and […]

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Dismore questions Mayor on key worker housing and the Royal Free scheme to sell Queen Mary’s House for luxury flats

At today’s London Assembly Mayor’s Question Time Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, questioned the Mayor on the Royal Free scheme to sell Queen Mary’s House for luxury flats and the need for key worker housing in Hampstead (video here). Mr Dismore said: ‘At the Royal Free Hospital on Monday, the Prime Minister announced the […]

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