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Heathrow’s bid for a third runway is not over yet. Political wrangling, environmental concerns, planning and financing must all be overcome.
City Hall: London’s new Westminster?
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It’s critical to protect London’s European connections from Brexit’s isolationism - could independence be the way forward?
Without community journalists, many constituents would be uninformed about local issues.
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Community media is ensuring society stays informed at all political levels.
Capital choice.
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Pro-infrastructure and pro-enterprise, the newly-elected mayor has the policies to keep London a global financial centre.
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The working-class son of a bus driver has been elected to one of the most important roles in UK politics.
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Everywhere else in the UK is getting more devolved powers – so why not the nation’s capital?
The number of female candidates has risen substantially in this year’s regional elections.
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More candidates mean a change in politics, but it’s not as easy as creating policies such as all women shortlists.
Maybe Sesame Street could help out City Hall.
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The British capital is more wasteful than anywhere else in England.
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Scotland and Wales are getting new parliaments, major cities are electing their mayors and there are over 2,700 local seats up for grabs.
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There’s an argument to be made for the old way of doing things.
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The main mayoral candidates agree air quality is a huge issue, but disagree on policies.
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With a fast-growing population, London needs a mayor with a clear vision for public transport. Will it get one?
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Both Goldsmith and Khan oppose the Heathrow expansion – so how will they solve the air capacity crisis?
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Cycling could be a major part of the solution to London’s transport problems – it’s a shame the main mayoral candidates don’t see it that way.
Meet and greet.
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An expert introduces Zac Goldsmith and Sadiq Khan, and considers their chances of securing one of the most coveted positions in politics.
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There’s capacity for 220,000 new homes where many people least expect it.
Cul-de-Zac?
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The Conservative candidate for London mayor – Zac Goldsmith – is in hot water for “patronising” the British Indian community with targeted campaign.
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Why putting a price ceiling on rent is not the answer to a city’s housing problems.