The Government’s new immigration system will be terrible for London
On the BBC's Politics London programme, Caroline Pidgeon explained the damage the government's proposed immigration restrictions will do to London.
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Court ruling is the final nail in the coffin for Heathrow expansion
As the Court of Appeal ruled that the plan for a third runway at Heathrow is unlawful and breaches the Government's obligations to fight climate change, Caroline Pidgeon said:
Important questions on live facial recognition technology
In the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, Caroline questioned the Met Police Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime about the use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets.
Assembly opposes commercial flights from RAF Northolt airport
A recent poll by Regional and Business Airports Group highlighted that 68% of neighbouring residents were not aware that the RAF Northolt military airfield was reopening for commercial use.
Londoners need clarity on police station closures
We need some clarity on what is happening to many of London's police stations, which have had their front counters closed and are at risk of having their land sold off. Unfortunately this week we have heard one thing from the Mayor and another from the Met, and this clip from today's Police and Crime Committee clearly demonstrates this.
Stop ripping off users of rapid charging points
TfL-funded rapid electric charging points need to be better run, and should stop ripping off owners of electric vehicles: this was Caroline Pidgeon's clear message to the Mayor at January's Mayor's Question Time.
The three-year delay to Crossrail is damaging London
Caroline spoke to ITV's Simon Harris on the admission by Transport for London that they believe Crossrail’s central section will open no earlier than Autumn of 2021 and with the Eastern and Western branches only opening well into 2022!
Caroline said:
Private hire driver fatigue is a huge concern that needs investigation
We need tough and decisive action on air quality
Poor air quality and pollution are issues of huge concern to people across London. Caroline met with Chuka Umunna last week on Oxford Street to talk through how we can improve air quality, particularly in some of the busiest areas of central London. To tackle this, we need to take tough and decisive action.
The rise in Stop and Search complaints needs to be carefully monitored
At October's London Assembly plenary session, Caroline questioned the Mayor and the Met Police Commissioner regarding the increase in stop and search complaints. Their response was disappointing.
Caroline said:
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