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London 2012 OlympicsWith the 2012 Olympic Games fast approaching, I have been working incredibly hard to champion equality and diversity.
The Reading and Literacy Project For LondonCreating fresh opportunities with The Mayors innovative new Literacy programme aimed at getting children into reading.
New Years Eve 2012London welcomes in the New Year with a beautiful yet dramatic fireworks show on the banks of the River Thames.
How The Actions Of A Few Effect The ManyThe inexcusable violence and mindless thuggery seen across the city will not be allowed to continue.
We are all Equal
As the public are probably all now aware, an advertising campaign that was due to be distributed onto London buses and public transport has caused much offence to the LGBT community and indeed any rational, open minded person. The offence caused has been evident on social media networking sites Twitter and Facebook and I am grateful to these members of the public for bringing the issue to my attention.
Upon hearing the public’s outrage at these advertisements, I immediately contacted Boris and the Transport Commissioner,
Read moreLondon 2012 will be a success
I think I speak for all Londoners when I say that London is immensely proud to welcome the world to our great city. I believe it will not only be a successful month for our athletes in Team GB; but also for British businesses and manufacturers, as we show the world what this city can do.
Regeneration Boost for Hillingdon
This comes as part of the Mayor’s programme to improve town centres across London, to ensure that they remain key parts of local communities.