Labour vote against Lib Dem proposals for a London Erasmus scheme
Labour and the Conservatives have blocked the London Assembly Liberal Democrats' proposal to pilot a London Erasmus-style programme for young people across the capital.
Labour and the Conservatives have blocked the London Assembly Liberal Democrats' proposal to pilot a London Erasmus-style programme for young people across the capital.
Data requested by Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon has shown that 1,409 Metropolitan police officers remain under investigation for sexual abuse as part of Operation Onyx.
Caroline Pidgeon has welcomed the freeze in London transport fares for 2024, but warned of the need to ensure that Transport for London has stable and sustainable funding.
Caroline said:
"Any fare freeze is obviously good news for those reliant on public transport in the midst of an inflationary crisis.
"However, many will be wondering why they had to wait until an election year to take place.
In January's Mayor's Question Time, Caroline raised the issue of the extremely poor service many Dial-a-Ride users across London are experiencing.
Caroline said:
"Under Sadiq Khan, the number of buses for Dial-a-Ride has been cut by 63%.
Caroline Pidgeon has described Sadiq Khan's budget for 2024/25 as a "sticking plaster" that does not address the need for long-term investment in infrastructure.
Caroline said:
“This is a sticking plaster budget from the mayor in an attempt to try and see himself through the upcoming election.