In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon spoke up for the rights of EU citizens living in London, and stressed the importance for them of having tangible proof of their right to live in the UK.
Caroline said:
EU citizens help make London the great city it is.
The London Assembly has unanimously passed Caroline Pidgeon's motion calling for all stations in London have tactile paving installed within 4 years passed.
This is a crucial and basic safety measure for blind and visually impaired people.
Caroline said:
"It is nothing less than a scandal that one third of train platforms in London and around the country are so unsafe, especially for blind and visually impaired people.
Caroline had a great day in Amersham supporting the superb Lib Dem candidate Sarah Green – along with with Cllr Hina Bokhari AM, Irina von Wiese, Alistair Carmichael MP and many more!
As National Carers Week began – in a year when carers in London and across the country have had a particularly tough time with the challenges presented by the pandemic – Lib Dem London Assembly Members Caroline Pidgeon and Hina Bokhari called for more Government support for carers, including the chance for them to have a break.
Caroline and Hina said:
As the government and Mayor agreed a short-term funding deal for Transport for London, instead of a long-term solution, London Assembly Transport Committee Chair Caroline Pidgeon commented:
"The continued delays are not useful -recent passenger numbers are 40% of pre-pandemic levels on the Underground and 61% on the bus network. These levels will increase over time and Londoners need to know their transport needs will be met as demand grows.