On 16th September, Caroline raised the case of Sistah Space directly with the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. Simply saying it’s a matter for Hackney Council is not good enough. This essential charity needs support to find safe, affordable and secure accommodation.
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon has spoken out against the Chinese Government’s appalling actions against the Uighur Muslims, and about the need to tackle growing hate crime against Chinese and British Chinese individuals in London.
"The appalling persecution of the Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government requires us all to take a stand.
Speaking in the London Assembly about the continued closure of Hammersmith Bridge, with no clear plan to fund its repair, Caroline Pidgeon called on the government to engage and provide financial support to get the bridge into use again.
Caroline Pidgeon has seconded a motion in the London Assembly calling for two-yearly unconscious bias training for all officers and staff in the Metropolitan Police Service.
This will not only help to increase confidence in our police but also be an important first step in showing the force is committed to tackling bias.
Happy Amigo Month! This month gives us time to appreciate and celebrate the contribution of our Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, which make London a more vibrant, diverse and better place to live.
As the London Assembly returned to City Hall, Caroline spoke to support a motion calling for more officers for the Metropolitan Police.
Caroline said:
London can’t face further cuts to our police. We need:
- More Met officers to deal with the complex and unique nature of the capital’s crime;
At the London Assembly Plenary session, Caroline asked questions on support for London’s market traders, sole traders and micro businesses. Market traders are a vital part of London’s economy and culture, especially in areas such as the East End, but also right across the capital.
At a virtual London Assembly session, Caroline encouraged the mayor to consider creative proposals to use the transport network as efficiently as possible, especially at a time when social distancing is vital:
Caroline was proud to speak in support of the motion on Black Lives Matter and stamping out racism in the London Assembly.
Caroline stressed the need for all Assembly Members to work together and to focus on action:
Action is needed, not just reviews.
