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Political interference in academia would risk undermining public trust

Caroline Pidgeon has called for an investigation into allegations that deputy mayor Shirley Rodrigues asked one academic to modify the conclusion of a scientific report, and another to issue statements supporting the Mayor's policy on the ULEZ.

In the London Assembly, Caroline said:

"We called for an investigation at City Hall into what has or has not happened, in order that we could have more facts – because I think Londoners need to know the facts on this…

13 September 2023 - 10:43pm

A Heathrow Southern Rail link would benefit travellers and reduce road traffic

Caroline Pidgeon has welcomed the Mayor's support for a rail link connecting Heathrow to south west London and Surrey, after she raised the matter in a written question in the London Assembly.

Caroline said:

"It's good to see this support from the Mayor in response to my question on a Heathrow Southern Rail Link.

A new rail link would benefit residents across southwest London and Surrey, and reduce road traffic."

6 September 2023 - 11:54am

Video recording all stop and searches is a must

Caroline Pidgeon's questions to the Mayor have revealed that since January 2022, the Met have conducted over 6,000 stop and searches without the required video recording.

Caroline said:

“We have seen over the last few decades how the disproportionate use of stop and search has led to decreased levels of trust between the police and communities. Stop and search is still being used three times more on black people in London than it is on white people.

9 August 2023 - 9:37am

More needs to be done to promote electric car clubs

Caroline Pidgeon has raised concerns with the Mayor over the lack of availability of shared electric cars, which has contributed to London's poor rating for "clean transport" compared to many other European cities.

Caroline said:

The Mayor must do more to promote the use of electric car clubs in order to improve London's zero-emission mobility and to prevent further car club operators from leaving the market.

9 August 2023 - 9:32am

Old Oak Common station needs access for passengers with disabilities

Caroline Pidgeon has raised concerns in the London Assembly over a lack of level access at Old Oak Common Station.

20 July 2023 - 7:02pm

Alperton accessibility news is welcome, but needs funding

Caroline Pidgeon has welcomed Transport for London's announcement that Alperton station is being considered for work to create step-free access. Caroline has long campaigned alongside local Lib Dem councillor Anton Georgiou to get progress on this issue.

Caroline said:

13 July 2023 - 6:06pm

Think innovatively on Tube noise

In the London Assembly, Caroline called on the Mayor to consider launching an international innovation competition to look at reducing Tube noise.

There are some amazing developments happening globally and it would be great to see London bringing together different sectors to solve this issue.

13 July 2023 - 5:50pm

New ‘Jingle & Mingle’ evidence raised with Met Commissioner

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley faced questions from the Liberal Democrats on the emergence of new evidence into 'Partygate’ today at the London Assembly, including over the ‘Jingle & Mingle” holiday party for the Shaun Bailey for London campaign.

5 July 2023 - 1:51pm

Redeveloping Stratford station is vital for east London and the whole region

After the London Assembly backed her motion calling on the Mayor to do everything in his power to support the redevelopment of Stratford station, Caroline Pidgeon said:

“The redevelopment of Stratford station is vital for the future growth of east London as well as the region as a whole.

“If the population growth in east London is to also drive economic growth and improved prosperity for local communities, we must ensure the infrastructure is there to support that growth.

14 June 2023 - 9:54am

The Met's actions on the missing Daniel Morgan files are beyond belief

In the London Assembly Policing Committee, Caroline questioned the Deputy Mayor for Police & Crime and the Assistant Commissioner for Met Operations on the discovery of missing files relating to the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel.

The Met are still unable to explain why these files were locked in a cabinet for 9 years.

Caroline said:

14 June 2023 - 9:47am

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