In the second in our short series on how Londoners are using their second preferences Elliot Folan (pictured with Ken Livignstone) explains why he’s voting for Ken Livingstone, after the Greens’ Jenny Jones. So, on May 3 Londoners will have a field of 7 candidates to choose between. Of […]
Dave Mentiply wonders how open to questioning the Mayor really is. In his 2008 manifesto pledge to make London more accountable (pdf), Boris Johnson criticised Ken Livingstone’s attitude towards the People’s Question Time. He vowed to increase its frequency to a minimum of four each year thereby giving Londoners a […]
Let’s see what we’ve found from round London’s internet tubes; Reel News has the low down on Barnet’s council strike. There’s a petition to Save Gaby’s Deli on Charing Cross Road. In Pink News we’re reminded that Ken Livingstone broke new ground for gay Londoners. Jenny Jones is on Liberal Conspiracy […]
There is a Bikes Alive logo contest – why not try your hand at an inspiring image? Tut, tut. The Southwark Mayor is double parked. South London Press. Lewisham News Shopper reports that unions are up in arms over library transfers. There’s some great underground footage at Londonist. The Camden New […]
In the last of this week’s series on the political landscape for the London Assembly elections we come to the difficulties the Greens will have to overcome to do well in May. Feel free to read the equivalent pieces on the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. The Green Party: […]
Dave Hill heaps praise upon the Greens’ Jenny Jones. Mayor Johnson is telling drivers to stop idling. Evening Standard. (Was there once a promise of ‘no idling zones?) Speaking of the Mayor Left Foot Forward have a great piece on his record on electric vehicles. (Hint: contains the word “piffle”) […]
Never noticed this before. As strolling past Trafalgar Square I saw the statue of Charles the first....
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