Category Archives: London Mayoralty

The TfL Board should tell the Mayor where to stick his shovel

Posted on September 20, 2010 by DavidM

“If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging” The TfL Board on 22nd September is going to be asked to approve an extension of the Cycle Hire Scheme. By how much we will probably not know as TfL are … Continue reading →

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Not perfect and more work to do, but Ken’s the better choice

Posted on September 1, 2010 by DavidM

The choice of candidates wasn’t ideal and the campaign not entirely riveting, but the different choices on offer to Labour members for their candidate for Mayor are now clear. Oona King has made great play of being the new kid … Continue reading →

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Must Try Harder – Oona’s Transport Policies

Posted on August 8, 2010 by DavidM

Any candidate for London Mayor will not deserve to be elected without a coherent and comprehensive vision for London’s transport system. The current Mayoralty’s policies have been hijacked by special interests and lack ambition. So any alternative candidate will need … Continue reading →

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Time’s running out, Oona

Posted on July 13, 2010 by DavidM

Ken Livingstone needed a strong challenger with a coherent vision in the race for Labour Mayoral nomination. Whilst Oona King has many positive qualities she’s so far failed to articulate a clear vision for London and time’s running out fast. … Continue reading →

Posted in Labour Party, London Mayoralty | 4 Comments