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Bus service cuts are affecting passengers all across London

After obtaining figures from Transport for London showing that 41 different bus routes have seen service cuts during 2021, London Assembly Transport Committe Chair Caroline Pidgeon said:

“These reductions are not just affecting central London, as TfL claims. People from Ealing Broadway, Golders Green, Romford and Stamford Hill are just some of the Londoners affected by these cuts.

Alleged Covid regulation breaches at Conservative HQ must be investigated

London Assembly Lib Dem leader Caroline Pidgeon has joined the Labour and Green group leaders in writing to Cressida Dick, asking for an investigation into reports of a party at Tory HQ in December 2020, when London was under Tier 2 restrictions.

Caroline said:

It's essential all those who breach the rules are held to account, not least those of us who are in public life and should be setting an example.

The Met needs to take immediate action to restore the trust of the LGBTQ+ community

Caroline Pidgeon has written to Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner, asking what immediate action will be taken following the Port Inquest.

Caroline said:

London’s LGBTQ+ community feel failed by the Met and it is essential that the Met take immediate and bold action to try and repair confidence and trust.

The Government must ensure sustainable long-term funding for TfL

Caroline Pidgeon has written to the Secretary of State for Transport and the Minister for London, stressing the importance and urgency of finding a sustainable long-term financial solution for Transport for London.

Caroline said:

"It is time TfL was no longer treated like a political football.

"TEL should be allowed to maintain a full range of services and properly plan ahead. This is vital for Londoners, the capital's economy and the country.

The Met must investigate the alleged COVID rule breaches at Downing Street

Caroline Pidgeon has written to the Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner regarding the alleged COVID-19 breaches at 10 Downing Street late last year.

Caroline wrote:

"Many Londoners working on the COVID-19 frontline, in our shops and on our transport network have put themselves at risk over the last 20 months, including during last Christmas, and they will share my dismay at these alleged breaches, as will all those who did the right thing and cancelled plans last Christmas.

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