The route to rebuilding trust & confidence in the Police runs through having strong neighbourhood policing that is responsive to communities. That's why I've been visiting every single ward in Brent & Harrow to understand & help tackle crime & anti-social behaviour in our area

“This latest review seems to be another desperate attempt from the Government to do down our capital”

Sakina Sheikh AM says Michael Gove is using the London Plan as a political football to distract from the Government’s failures to meet their housing targets

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I grew up on a council estate. I know firsthand how the security of a council home transforms families’ lives.

London is delivering the highest number of council homes since the 1970s.

If I'm re-elected, we'll deliver 40,000 more by the end of the decade.

The Government is dragging their feet on second staircase rules.

This means thousands of homes that could be built are being held up.

@sakinazs says Londoners need new homes now- we can't delay any longer. ⬇️

76% of people want urgent action on the #ClimateCrisis - but the Government has not stepped up, but back. Glad Sadiq Khan steps up

.Unmesh Desai AM reflects on the year in policing, post Casey review.

Austerity has had a profound impact on crime and policing in our city.

Cuts can kill.

A properly funded and functioning police service and criminal justice system is crucial for our city.

The Met Police’s new ‘Community First’ approach to policing is a positive move.

Krupesh Hirani AM for Brent and Harrow asks how we can improve this even further, building partnerships with community organisations and ensuring we retain and recruit good frontline officers.

Left Foot Forward's newest columnist is London Assembly member Unmesh Desai AM.

In his first column he explains the reforms that are needed to restore trust in the Metropolitan Police: leftfootforward.org/2024/03/one-ye…

.Sakina Sheikh AM asks about the successes and possible improvements to be made in regards to the London Plan.

What’s clear is that Michael Gove’s interference in London planning has been unhelpful, unwelcome and a ‘desperate political stunt’ undermining regional government.

.@Anne_clarke asks about London’s preparedness for wildfires.

We saw really worrying fires in the last few years and work has been ongoing to learn from these.

The public also have a big role to play in helping to prevent fires during heatwaves.

.Onkar Sahota AM asks the Mayor about how we can reduce health inequalities for women in London.

There is a postcode lottery in maternity services in London and we are concerned about further proposed closures.

There is far more to be done to support women’s health.

Susan Hall has just been reprimanded by the Chair and called ‘way over the line’ for her rude and disruptive behaviour.

Just 22% of people trust the Government to tackle the climate crisis.

Leonie Cooper AM says again, where the Government fails, Sadiq Khan steps up.

But denial of the climate crisis is dangerous and divisive in our city.

The Government’s mismanagement of the economy has left Londoners cold.

Marina Ahmad AM points out that where the Government has failed to support Londoners and London’s businesses, the Mayor has stepped up, especially with free school meals.

.Sem Moema 🌹🐝💪🏾 calls out the Government for trying to stoke division even within housing.

Their ‘British Homes for British Workers’ plan demonises vulnerable Londoners in need of a home.

We support comments from Crisis calling for sensible solutions not exclusionary tactics

Sadiq and Labour will keep working until our city is a place where:

Opportunity is extended to all.

Respect is demanded from all.

And safety is guaranteed for all.