National Carers Week (8th-14th June) has been more important than ever this year, with many people taking on additional or new caring responsibilities during the coronavirus crisis.
Caroline said:
During National Carers Week, we must take the time to appreciate and understand the sacrifices made by carers across the country, as well as advocating for better financial and emotional support.
Caroline Pidgeon, commenting on the announcement today of a new commission to look into the diversity of the public realm in London, said:
“I am pleased the Mayor has unveiled a new commission to look into the diversity of the public realm in London.
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In the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee, Caroline raised with the Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor the issue of child and online protections, and concerns about a much bigger rise in child safeguarding cases as lockdown is eased.
Since the bailout for Transport for London was agreed, so many questions remain unanswered about its implications.
Here are just some of the questions that Caroline has been pursuing:
Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member and member of the London Assembly Oversight Committee, commenting on the ruling by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into allegations that Boris Johnson used his position while Mayor of London to benefit and reward the American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri, said:
