Labour blasted over London schools 'scandal'
News Article 18 April 2005
The Conservatives have hit out at the "scandal" of the failure to allocate a secondary school place to thousands of London children.
No 9/11 in London, says Ken
Press Review 14 March 2005
A September 11 style attack could not occur in London, Ken Livingstone claimed yesterday.
Rising crime hits London's quality of life
Press Review 14 March 2005
Rising crime and high house prices have damaged London's quality of life, a new study has revealed.
Met puts Londoners on alert
News Article 28 February 2005
The Metropolitan Police has called on Londoners to make the capital a more hostile environment for terrorists.
London ready for IOC visit
Press Review 14 February 2005
Inspectors from the International Olympic Committee arrive in London this week to examine the Capital's bid for the 2012 games.
Mayor seeks to boost London housing
News Article 25 January 2005
Ken Livingstone has welcomed the deputy prime minister's new five year housing strategy and has announced his own home building scheme.
More cities to vote on mayors
Press Review 20 January 2005
Large cities will be able to decide by referendum if they want to be governed by an elected mayor under new Labour plans.
Mayor defends gay pride flags
Press Review 19 January 2005
Ken Livingstone has criticised an attempt by Westminster Council to prevent businesses in central London from flying the rainbow flags symbolising gay pride outside their premises.
Mayor details New Year's Eve plans
News Article 14 December 2004
Ken Livingstone has announced details of London's New Year's Eve celebrations.
London's cannabis arrests fall
Press Review 23 November 2004
The number of people arrested for cannabis possession in London has dropped by half since ministers liberalised laws on the drug, according to Metropolitan police figures.
London benefiting from rising spending
Press Review 9 November 2004
London is benefiting from increased government spending, according to a report to be published by the Corporation of London.
'I don't need Olympic minister' - Coe
News Article 6 October 2004
London Olympic bid chairman Lord Coe has denied he needs a minister devoted full-time to the campaign.
Lord Coe - London 2012 bid chairman
Interview 6 October 2004
The Tory peer on why he does not need an Olympic bid minister, the British press and the effect of winning the games.
Housing plans fall short of mayor's target
Press Review 5 October 2004
Ken Livingstone has approved plans for a £3.5 billion redevelopment of Stratford in east London.
Mayor and Prescott at odds over London housing needs
Press Review 8 September 2004
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has released a study showing that demand for new housing in London will reach 46,000 homes per year between now and 2021.
