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Music on public transport
Q: Do you support a ban on the playing of music on public transport? A: No of course not, I’m a Liberal! I like buskers in stations. Playing music via headphones is fine. I don’t like the intrusive beggars who … Continue reading
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Special constables
Q: I was astounded by the Metropolitan Police Authority’s proposal to require entrants to either have been a special constable for a considerable period or to pay for their training. This will not result in a police service that represents … Continue reading
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Keeping the Mayor accountable
Q: GLA members have no power to stop the Mayor from doing what he wants.How may that be changed to be more democratic, and the Mayor more accountable? A: You may know that LibDems opposed the creation of the Mayor … Continue reading
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Kashmir
Q: What will you do for the large Kashmir community in London? A: Thank you for your question. It is important that we remain aware of human rights issues in Kashmir. Within London, I would have an open door to … Continue reading
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London Assembly list hustings
Tuesday 16 November 2010 at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BB Come and hear Bridget and the other the shortlisted candidates giving 5-minute presentations and answering your questions. For further information, please ring the Regional … Continue reading
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Bridget backs London’s local economy
In this new video, Bridget talks about the importance of small businesses for regeneration. Bridget will champion the concerns of London’s small businesses. There is more to our city than the Square Mile; we need to support London’s local economy … Continue reading
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Road works!
Q: I wonder if you would have an interest in road work repairs, in the sense of causing them to be done until they are finished. Why do I keep on having to see one man digging a trench with … Continue reading
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Bridget speaks out on our environment
In this new video, Bridget talks about her priorities for the environment. London has huge potential to be a more sustainable city. Bridget’s priorities: •local generation of renewable energy; •green and brown roofs to support biodiversity in built-up areas; •defending … Continue reading
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Housing policy
Q: Housing is surely going to be of prime concern to many voters in the coming months/years. It seems to me that one of the reasons we didn’t do better in May’s elections was that Labour capitalised on that dissastisfaction. … Continue reading
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Traffic Congestion and Pollution caused by Dartford Crossing Tolls
Q: I am not aware that the traffic congestion and pollution caused by the tolls is being taken seriously by the coalition Government. Please let me know whether this is an issue on which you would be prepared to campaign … Continue reading
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