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19 March 2009 by sianberry
Responding to new London Development Agency proposals to offer free energy saving measures to every London home, Darren Johnson said he was pleased that his consistent questioning and raising of the issue has paid off. The announcement follows a major investigation by the London Assembly’s Environment Committee, chaired by Darren Johnson, which flagged up the […]
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18 March 2009 by sianberry
Responding to new London Development Agency proposals to offer free energy saving measures to every London home, Darren Johnson said he was pleased that his consistent questioning and raising of the issue has paid off. "Ever since the home energy saving scheme introduced by Ken Livingstone was set for cancellation by the new administration, I […]
The London Assembly today expressed concern at Mayor Boris Johnson’s recent decision not to proceed with stage three of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Assembly Members called on the Mayor to proceed with the plans in order to reduce air pollution and improve Londoners’ health, and help meet European air quality standards. Proposing the motion, […]
Fresh negotiations have started between the European Parliament, Council and Commission to reach a common position on the Working Time Directive. The European Parliament voted to end the UK’s opt-out from the Directive in December 2008, given concerns over health and safety related to long working hours. London Green MEP, Jean Lambert, a Member of […]
17 March 2009 by sianberry
Yesterday evening (Monday 16th), the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee approved the report by Dutch Green MEP Kathalijne Buitenweg on extending anti-discrimination legal protection beyond the workplace for discrimination grounds of age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief. London Green MEP, Jean Lambert, who is a Member of the Committee and voted in favour […]
16 March 2009 by sianberry
Responding to the Met Police’s announcement that all rape investigations will now be handled by a centralised unit, Jenny Jones has questioned whether this is the right answer. The Met’s announcement followed the conviction of John Worboys, and the revelation that hundreds of rape allegations had not been classed as crimes by London borough forces. […]
Responding to reports that the London Mayor is considering a lower congestion charge for non peak hours, Jenny Jones said: "The proposal to vary the charges for cars only makes sense if there is an actual rush hour. In reality the roads of central London are pretty much at their peak all day long. Figures […]
13 March 2009 by sianberry
Jean Lambert, the Green Party MEP for London, will be speaking at a major Kurdish New Year celebration taking place in Trafalgar Square this Saturday 14 March. The event will start at 12pm and it is expected to attract over 25,000 people. There will be singers from Turkey and Iraq, talks from high profile Kurdish […]
12 March 2009 by sianberry
The European Parliament today adopted a resolution on the situation in Sri Lanka calling for an immediate ceasefire by the Sri Lankan army and the Liberation Tamil Tigers of Ealam (LTTE) in order to allow the civilian population to leave the combat zone. It is estimated that 170,000 civilians are trapped in the battle zone […]
Responding to reports that the London Mayor is to introduce Pedestrian Countdown in London, Jenny Jones said: "I welcome the introduction of Pedestrian Countdown as long as it is not used as an excuse to speed up car traffic at the expense of people crossing the road. There should be no reduction in the frequency […]