A new report published by the End Child Poverty campaign has revealed the stark levels of inequality and child poverty in Barnet. 16.9% of children in the borough already live in poverty, before housing costs are factored in. When included, the figure jumps to 26.6%. Colindale has the worst rate, with 40.5% of children living in poverty when housing costs […]
Read moreResponding to the announcement that the Mayor of London has ordered an inquiry into the finances of the Olympic Stadium, and reports that the cost of retractable seating has risen from an estimated £300,000 to £8 million, Labour London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “This is a staggering burden to place on taxpayers. It’s only a year ago […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM spoke in support of the motion to back hospitality workers at the Assembly’s November plenary meeting (text below) (video link https://vimeo.com/189957918) Mr Dismore said: ‘Having grown up in the hospitality industry in Yorkshire, I am aware of the extent to which staff in the trade are amongst the most […]
Read moreAt today’s City Hall Assembly plenary meeting, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM today submitted a petition with 1870 signatures to the Transport for London (TfL) against their scheme to rename the 82 bus as the 13, and scrap the current 13 service from Golders Green to Aldwych, via the Finchley Road. The petition was […]
Read moreAt today’s City Hall Assembly plenary meeting, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM today questioned Rajesh Agrawal, London’s Deputy Mayor for Business and Andrew Cooke, Acting Chief Executive of London and Partners over how Brexit will affect London’s jobs and economy (video link) Mr Dismore reminded the Deputy Mayor that Paris, Frankfurt and Dublin […]
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