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Caroline joined Assembly members from the Labour, Green and Conservative parties at City Hall to support a Yes vote in the referendum on the 5th May.

Labour’s Len Duvall AM, Andrew Boff AM a Conservative member, and Darren Johnson from the Greens, alongside Caroline for the Liberal Democrats are encouraging Londoners to vote yes for a better voting system to elect our MPs on 5th May. The system means voters get to show their preference for candidates and every MP will be elected with over 50% of votes.

Caroline joined local Lib Dem Cllr Brian Palmer and the Streatham Town Centre Manager in Streatham to have a look at the area near Streatham Green. Local Lib Dem councillors are supporting an idea to close off access to Babington Road from Mitcham Lane, to allow the area to be pedestrianised joining up a large area of pavement with the green.

“This could really help boost this part of Streatham with the potential for a market or other activities in this space. I have made enquiries to TfL to see if they might support this initiative” commented Caroline.

Caroline joined the local Kensington and Chelsea Lib Dems in Colville ward on Monday 11th April talking to residents about local issues and, of course, the Fairer Votes referendum on 5th May.

Caroline was out and about in Sutton with Paul Burstow MP talking to residents about the Fairer Votes referendum and discussing local issues.

Caroline also took the opportunity to look at some local transport concerns with Paul Burstow MP and London Assembly Candidate Shas Sheehan.

"It was really interesting talking to local residents in Sutton to hear about local concerns. The overwhelming message was the need for a better voting system!" commented Caroline.

On Thursday 14th April Caroline was the guest speaker at the London Chamber of Commerce. Over a light breakfast, Caroline outline a number of challenges for business, focusing on the area of transport and the need to increase capacity through projects such as Crossrail, Thameslink and the tube upgrades.

“It was really good to meet a number of businesses in London and to hear their concerns. From road congestion, to problems on the tube and rail networks, to concerns around capacity throughout the 2012 Games, it was useful to find out the issues that really impact on London’s economy and what possible solutions there might be” commented Caroline.