Happy Amigo Month!
Happy Amigo Month! This month gives us time to appreciate and celebrate the contribution of our Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, which make London a more vibrant, diverse and better place to live.
Video articles
Londoners can’t face further cuts to our police
As the London Assembly returned to City Hall, Caroline spoke to support a motion calling for more officers for the Metropolitan Police.
Caroline said:
London can’t face further cuts to our police. We need:
- More Met officers to deal with the complex and unique nature of the capital’s crime;
Supporting our market traders, sole traders and micro businesses
At the London Assembly Plenary session, Caroline asked questions on support for London’s market traders, sole traders and micro businesses. Market traders are a vital part of London’s economy and culture, especially in areas such as the East End, but also right across the capital.
The Mayor's Policing Office can't justify a salary like this
Creative ideas to ease the pressure on the transport network
At a virtual London Assembly session, Caroline encouraged the mayor to consider creative proposals to use the transport network as efficiently as possible, especially at a time when social distancing is vital:
- Using Stratford International station to relieve pressure on Stratford
Supporting Black Lives Matter in the London Assembly
Caroline was proud to speak in support of the motion on Black Lives Matter and stamping out racism in the London Assembly.
Caroline stressed the need for all Assembly Members to work together and to focus on action:
Action is needed, not just reviews.
Working for Londoners through the COVID crisis
The last three months have been like no other period any of us can remember.
Caroline has continued to work hard as a London Assembly Member during this time. Here is an overview of some of the issues she has been raising since March.
All children in London need safety and access to support
Warning: Sensitive Content
In the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee, Caroline raised with the Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor the issue of child and online protections, and concerns about a much bigger rise in child safeguarding cases as lockdown is eased.
Fundamental questions remain which Boris Johnson must answer
Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member and member of the London Assembly Oversight Committee, commenting on the ruling by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into allegations that Boris Johnson used his position while Mayor of London to benefit and reward the American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri, said:
Questioning the Minister for London
Caroline questioned the Minister for London on:
- his involvement in the Transport For London bailout negotiations;
- concerns over government potentially restricting devolved transport powers;
- and whether he supported the Liberal Democrats call for a public inquiry into how coronavirus has been handled.
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