At today’s Mayor’s Question Time Andrew Dismore AM , Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden suggested the Mayor should consider a Special Economic Zone for London, if Brexit negotiators did not address London’s needs. Video: https://vimeo.com/175557799 Mr Dismore questioned the Mayor: ‘Will you consider the opportunities for London after Brexit of becoming a Special Economic Zone […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden today questioned the Mayor and Metropolitan Police Commissioner over the rise in race hate crime after the EU referendum. Mr Dismore referred to the Commissioner’s reported comments that in London there were 599 reports of race hate crimes after the referendum between 24th June and 2nd July. On any given […]
Read moreBarnet Council has been slammed by London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore after new street signs in the regenerated Graham Park estate incorrectly display a Brent Council logo. After seeing the new signs for Percival Road and Lower Strand, Mr Dismore said: “Are bungling Barnet trying to give Grahame Park a ‘free transfer’ to Brent or is it that […]
Read moreLondon Assembly Member Andrew Dismore AM, has written to his constituents in Barnet and Camden, with his views on the referendum outcome (Text of email circular below). Mr Dismore said: ‘I am very disappointed about the outcome of the referendum, having campaigned for a ‘remain’ vote. The outcome has highlighted serious divisions in our society. ‘Whilst I am pleased […]
Read moreLocal London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore AM has backed calls for a diesel scrappage scheme following a sharp increase in the number of diesel vehicles on London’s roads. New analysis shows over 170,000 diesel cars have been registered in the capital since 2012, despite serious public health warnings about the risks of cancer and air pollution. Mr Dismore criticised the […]
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