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20 Most Recent News Stories
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Fri 3rd Oct 2008
The Liberal Democrat group at the London Assembly have always opposed the Western extension of the original Central Zone of the Congestion Charging Scheme, and the Liberal Democrat manifesto in the 2008 Mayoral and Assembly elections re-affirmed our opposition. We therefore wish to remove the Western extension.
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Thu 2nd Oct 2008
Commenting on the resignation of Sir Ian Blair, Dee Doocey AM the Liberal Democrat London Assembly spokesperson on policing and a member of the Metropolitan Police Authority said:
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Wed 17th Sep 2008
Commenting on the news that TfL's journey planner website is being upgraded to show walking options Caroline Pidgeon, the transport spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat Group at the London Assembly, says: "If we want to encourage people to be greener and healthier we need to show quick walking alternatives. And especially, given the current economic situation, some routes are quicker to walk and also save money." At this month's Mayor's Question Time Caroline asked if TfL's website could be amended to which the Mayor replied:
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Wed 17th Sep 2008
Caroline Pidgeon AM, the transport spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat group at the London Assembly, has welcomed the Mayor's continued commitment to the Crossrail scheme and its funding.
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Wed 17th Sep 2008
Commenting on Mayor Johnson's pledge to intervene on the issue of the possible closure of South West Trains' ticket offices Caroline Pidgeon AM, the transport spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat Group at the London Assembly, says: "I'm extremely disappointed to see Mayor Johnson hasn't personally got involved in this matter when he quite clearly said he would.
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Wed 17th Sep 2008
Commenting on the news that the International Paralympic Authority has refused confirm whether athletes with intellectual disability will be able to compete at London 2012 Dee Doocey AM, the Liberal Democrat's Olympics spokesperson at the London Assembly, says: "I am horrified the International Paralympic Authority hasn't fully sanctioned the inclusion of these athletes at London 2012.
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Wed 17th Sep 2008
The threat of a compulsory purchase order of an iconic piece of land, described by Mayor Johnson as "the most important Thames-side site left in London" has been lifted.
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Wed 17th Sep 2008
Commenting on the Cross River Tram plans at the Liberal Democrat's autumn conference in Bournemouth Caroline Pidgeon AM, the Liberal Democrat's transport spokesperson at the London Assembly, says: "As to what Boris is going to do is a very good question. Boris has said he is interested in the Cross River Tram and we have that on record.
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Fri 12th Sep 2008
Caroline Pidgeon AM, the Liberal Democrat's transport spokesperson at the London Assembly, joined forces in Haringey this week to help launch a campaign for residents to be able to use their pay-as-you-go Oyster cards on local trains.
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Wed 10th Sep 2008
Commenting on the Mayor's refusal to pressure the LDA to cease the funding of the BFC, Dee Doocey AM, Liberal Democrat Assembly Member, says: "I'm utterly shocked the Mayor thinks more of big business profits than the health and well-being of these models.
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Wed 10th Sep 2008
Commenting on the Mayor's 'Organising for Delivery' statement made at Mayor's Question Time this morning Mike Tuffrey AM, the leader of the Liberal Democrat Group at the London Assembly, says: "We broadly welcome this direction of travel, which is something which we have been seeking from some years with the previous mayor.
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Wed 10th Sep 2008
On Tuesday morning a busload of supporters of the Cross River Tram plans arrived en-masse at City Hall for the Cross River Tram seminar.
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Tue 9th Sep 2008
Commenting on the decision taken by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to temporarily relieve Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur of his responsibilities Dee Doocey AM, the policing spokesperson at the London Assembly's Liberal Democrat's group, says: "I'm stunned by this decision from Sir Ian Blair."
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Tue 9th Sep 2008
Dee Doocey, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, will tomorrow be calling on the Mayor to have the London Development Agency's funding of the British Fashion Council withdrawn.
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Tue 9th Sep 2008
Commenting on the revelation of a possible £2billion shortfall in the plans to upgrade three key tube lines Caroline Pidgeon, the transport spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat Group at the London Assembly, says: "This possible 'black hole' is something that can be laid directly at the feet of Gordon Brown.
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Mon 8th Sep 2008
Mike Tuffrey AM, the leader of the Liberal Democrat group at the London Assembly, has promised to keep a close eye on the workings of Mayor Johnson's new International Business Advisory Council for London.
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Thu 4th Sep 2008
Commenting on the news that Mayor Johnson will not be committing further funding for the Cross River Tram proposals Caroline Pidgeon AM, the Liberal Democrat's transport spokesperson at the London Assembly, says: "Given how much work and money has already gone into this and given his transport strategy is still under review, it's staggering the Mayor would say this when he's not fully reviewed the case.
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Thu 4th Sep 2008
Caroline Pidgeon AM, the Liberal Democrat group's transport spokesperson at the London Assembly, on Wednesday presented the grievances and complaints of many of the users London's Dial-a-Ride to the services general manager.
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Thu 4th Sep 2008
Commenting on Mayor Johnson's announcement of a six per cent increase in bus and tube fares Mike Tuffrey AM, the Liberal Democrat's group leader at the London Assembly says: "Last year the Liberal Democrats pointed out Ken Livingstone's fare freeze was unsustainable and this announcement proves us right.
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Wed 3rd Sep 2008
Commenting on the launch of the Metropolitan Police crime map following today's Mayoral press conference Dee Doocey AM, the Liberal Democrat group's policing spokesperson at the London Assembly, says: "Crime maps are an interesting and positive innovation but we must ensure resources aren't diverted away from tackling the problems of crime to serving gimmicks like this. What Londoners really want to see is police on the streets.
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