Mayor’s Question Time: transcript 12th  October 2017

Andrew Dismore AM: Can I ask about the detective shortage in the MPS, which has been a problem for some time, which clearly impacts on counter-terrorism as well. In the summer, it was reported the MPS was recruiting an additional 80 trainee detective constables with full police powers who have never worked as uniformed officers. Assistant Commissioner Gallan apparently wrote […]

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Press release from the Mayor: Police numbers will hit 19-year low unless Chancellor acts in Budget

*   Sadiq warns police officer numbers in London could drop below 27,500 by 2021 – the lowest total since 2002 *   That would be a 26 per cent fall in the number officers per head of population since 2010 *   Chancellor must provide real-terms increase to police funding in the Budget to avert crisis The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan […]

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Letter for publication : Northern Line

It is bizarre to see that the Conservatives, including  Mike Freer MP, (Times 19/10/17) want to increase bus and tube fares dramatically, at a time when inflation in large part caused by uncertainty over Brexit is eating ever more into Londoners’ income and living standards. This is due to the Conservative Government’s  mismanagement of the economy and mishandling of Brexit. […]

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Residents left aghast by double “u-turn” by Barnet Conservatives: Dismore questions legality of decisions

Residents of Colindale and Underhill were left enraged after a meeting of the Barnet Council Planning Committee last night, as Conservative Councillors on the committee voted against their own previous recommendations to refuse permission for a new Paddy Power gambling outlet in Colindale and the Ark Academy proposals in Underhill. Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, […]

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