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There were two deciding factors in London’s election result in May. Firstly we had a clear demonstration that personality politics can affect big city contests. Secondly, we were reminded of the importance of second preference votes. Under…
The end of the Olympics marked the end of two amazing weeks for Hackney - the final step of one journey and the beginning of another. After five years of preparation we can now stop holding our breath and have a moment to reflect on what…
A Lib Dem Councillor in the London Borough of Brent has defected to Labour, saying that the Lib Dems have betrayed the values that he once shared with them. James Allie's resignation letter also accuses his former party of being…
Many of you may have been one of the countless thousands straining to glimpse a sight of the Olympic torch pass through Central London last Thursday. It had been the same a week before in the host boroughs as huge crowds greeted the Olympic…
Tom Copley's London Eye So here we are at last. After seven years of careful planning and preparation the curtain is about to rise on what is going to be an absolutely spectacular event. Of course there will be problems. You can be as sure…
Tom Copley's London Eye Around eighteen months ago I was going through the process of renewing my tenancy agreement as my flatmates and I had decided to remain in our flat for another year. Like most tenants in the private rented sector we…
Ed Miliband's call this morning for far greater scrutiny of G4S's involvement in policing is hugely welcome news for us in Lincoln. Here's why. In February of this year, Lincolnshire Police Authority signed a £200 million contract with G4S…
It’s widely acknowledged that London is in the middle of a housing crisis. An increasing population and a lack of new development means we have a sizable gap between those needing to find a home and those that are available. In the first…
Meanwhile, in Manchester, things are getting a bit complicated. Actually things are always a bit complicated in Manchester, but at the moment they're a bit more so. For example, here's roughly how it went on the doorsteps of Moss Side last…
After I noted on Twitter this afternoon that Boris Johnson had been unusually quiet on banking and bankers recently, I was directed to his Telegraph column, and fair enough, he does mention Bob Diamond, saying "I am a fan of Bob Diamond and…
Tom Copley's London Eye When I was growing up I always dreamed of moving to London. Everything about it fascinated me – the vibrancy, diversity and sheer size of the metropolis. From a very young age I knew that London was where I wanted to…
Tom Copley's London Eye It’s been a month since I had the great honour of being elected to the London Assembly. It was an odd moment of delight combined with sadness that Ken Livingstone – a man whom I have admired ever since I became…
