A flurry of articles have appeared over the last couple of days discussing the various merits of the Mayor’s embryonic transport agenda. First, James Daley in the Independent wrings his hands of the absence of pip-squeezing Green influence on the Mayor’s budget, which pushed Ken...
Manifesto Pledges
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Boris Johnson continues to fulfil his campaign pledges at breakneck pace. Since our last update, Mr Johnson’s announcements include: Changing the inspection regime for black cabs to be from once to twice a year, a move applauded by cab drivers and seen as cutting red tape. Moving to...
It’s Boris
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The BBC carries an interview with him and a profile of his career thus far. LondonUnlocked looks forward to working with his administration, which will hopefully have a more open attitude to progressive transport than under Ken Livingstone’s...
Election Day and Our...
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Voting has begun across the country in local elections and in London in the Assembly and Mayoral elections. The BBC is updating its coverage throughout the day and will be issuing results as soon as they are made known. Meanwhile, there is a final flurry of activity in the Mayoral race: The...
Reviews of the Race
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Three different publications run articles on the state of the race, the candidates and their policies today. Firstly, Time has a thoughtful outsider’s view on the race, available on-line here. Secondly, Dave Hill writes another excellent piece in Comment is Free, singing the...
A Major Blow to Ken ...
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Brian Cooke, Chairman of London TravelWatch, has endorsed Boris Johnson as the best candidate to run London’s transport network. In an interview with the Evening Standard, Mr Cooke based his decision on the politically motivated holding back of information on fare rises (as covered by us...