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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
First there were six bus manufacturers in contention to build Mayor Johnson's signature "New Routemaster", then five, then four , then three. And now only two remain. Bus trade connoisseurs won't be surprised to learn that they are Wrightbus of Ballymena and Alexander Dennis of Falkirk, Guildford, Scarbrough and elsewhere. These are the UK's two most prestigous players. I've no idea which...
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Wanted truthful parliament in the UK (Free subscription) | yesterday
1618 [1545] GMT London Saturday 21 November 2009: Editor © Muhammad Haque. We have been asking why the Daily Telegraph won't publish a report by Celia Walden into Boris Johnson’s brain. The question arises from the ‘role’ the Daily Telegraph has played in the reporting of MPs’ expenses claims and other fiddles. And it also arises from what Celia Walden herself said –...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
From Building Design: London mayor Boris Johnson will attempt to draw a line under the bitter departure of architectural adviser Richard Rogers by appointing Tate boss Nicholas Serota in his place. Serota's appointment is now official, as are those of several other new members of the Mayor's Design Advisory Panel. BD used a Freedom of Information request to obtain correspondence between Rogers and...
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Evening Standard - News (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
NEW: Extraordinary row between Boris Johnson and one of the world's leading architects led to resignation over controversial Chelsea Barracks redevelopment
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Environment Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced the official opening of a new commercial office and retail building situated adjacent to the mid 19th century rail station. Dubbed as ‘The Peak’, the 11,280 sq m structure designed by Sheppard Robson...
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From One End of Kent (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
From the other end of Kent, to this End of Kent comes news of the latest Conservative councillor to be found expressing racist views. Read all about it here . The Conservative Party are keen to downplay this incident, suspending Bromley Cllr. Peter Robbins and saying "There is no room for racism in the Conservative Party.” If only this were true. If the Conservative Party wants to be taken...
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BBC News (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
The Mayor of London's architectural aide resigned as he felt Boris Johnson had "blocked" attempts to create public spaces.
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Luke's Blog (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Just catching up on posting some links to a variety of things that have taken my interest or been sent to me: Labour List tells us that Sir Jeremy Beecham is stepping down as Labour Group Leader at the Local Government Association and from the local government section of Labour's NEC. I wanted to put on the record the huge debt we in Hackney owe Sir Jeremy for defending local democracy here when the...
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Iain Dale's Diary (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
For the second year running, Total Politics has conducted it's Top 100 Journalists poll , asking its readers, MPs and journalists themselves to vote. 1. (+3) Nick Robinson 2. (-1) Evan Davis 3. (-1) Jeremy Paxman 4. (+9) Adam Boulton 5. (+18) Eddie Mair 6. (+1) Andrew Marr 7. (+22) Jon Snow 8. (+3) Quentin Letts 9. (+22) James Naughtie 10. (-4) Martha Kearney 11. (-1) Peter Riddell 12. (-9) Matthew...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Adam Bienkov, aka the Tory Troll, has an intriguing story about GLA chief executive Leo Boland: A leaked document sent to Tory Troll reveals that he is pushing for the rights to monitor and review all official scrutiny reports produced by the Assembly. According to the proposals, Boland would be able to: "Review draft scrutiny reports before their publication for the purposes of providing quality...
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Left Foot Forward (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The independence of the London Assembly is under threat following the revelation that Boris Johnson placeman Leo Boland, chief executive of the Greater London Authority, is seeking powers “to monitor and review all official scrutiny reports produced by the Assembly”. Documents leaked to journalist and blogger Tory Troll state that Mr ...
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Not a sheep (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
I note that Gordon an "end to celebrity culture" has once again felt the need to modify his position on a deeply important question. Apparently "Gordon Brown has admitted that he regrets the way he worded his recent criticism of X Factor duo John & Edward. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister branded the pair "not very good" as he discussed the ITV1 talent show in a radio...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Will politicians' words on poverty and inequality be matched by deeds? London Citizens is one group trying to make it happen In an audacious raid into Labour's home territory, David Cameron says both parties should be judged by the effect their policies have on the poorest in society. His conference speech and the Hugo Young lecture are signs of a new political consensus: the yawning inequality between...
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Jon Slattery (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
BBC political editor Nick Robinson tops Total Politics magazine's annual poll for the most influential political journalist, moving up four places from last year. Second place is taken by BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter Evan Davis, last year’s number one. Newsnight's inquisitor-in-chief Jeremy Paxman is third. Adam Boulton of Sky News is fourth and Eddie Mair of BBC Radio 4's PM is fifth....
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Tory Troll (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Opposition groups on the London Assembly have long been suspicious of the 'cosy' relationship between Boris Johnson and his new GLA Chief Executive Leo Boland. Boland was brought in at great expense from Barnet Council and now earns £15,000 more than George Osborne's "public servant fat cat" limit. Incidentally, he also earns over £20,000 more than the Chief Executive received...
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