Brexit 1 Question No: 2016/2551 Andrew Dismore Have you had discussions with the EU Commission over the future of London’s interests, as a result of Brexit? Written response from the Mayor It is for the Government to discuss the UK’s arrangements for leaving the EU. The European Commission has made clear that it will not enter into discussion of Brexit […]
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time Andrew Dismore , Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden challenged the Mayor over the lack of action on the display of proscribed terrorist organisation’s flags on demonstrations. Video link https://vimeo.com/175557595 Mr Dismore told the Mayor: ‘I have raised the issue of the display of the flags of proscribed organisations like Hezbollah before on […]
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time Andrew Dismore AM , Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden challenged the Mayor over the decision to move funding from Safer Neighbourhood Sergeants and Inspectors to pay for more firearms officers. Video https://vimeo.com/175557487 Mr Dismore told the Mayor: ‘At the Police and Crime Committee on 28th January, I was told by the […]
Read moreAt 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 moreI received the below communication from Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, which may be of interest: Dear Colleague, Today I have launched #LondonIsOpen, a major campaign to show that London is united, open to business and open to the world following the EU referendum. #LondonIsOpen will show Londoners and people everywhere that London remains entrepreneurial, international, and full of […]
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