Lords 'should represent UK regions'
News Article 2 August 2006
Reform of the House of Lords could be based around greater representation of the UK's regions to prevent it becoming "London-centric", the Labour Party chairman has said.
Mayor joins Clinton's climate group
News Article 2 August 2006
Ken Livingstone has joined former US president Bill Clinton in launching a new initiative aimed at tackling climate change.
Met bosses slammed over Stockwell shooting
News Article 27 July 2006
A Conservative member of the Metropolitan Police Authority has suggested the "establishment" is closing ranks to avoid holding anyone to account for the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.
Mayor targets London polluters
News Article 25 July 2006
Ken Livingstone has stepped up his bid to reduce emissions from the most polluting diesel lorries, coaches and buses.
Tube PPP performance 'not good enough'
News Article 24 July 2006
The companies involved in the Tube's public-private partnership are still failing to meet their commitments, London Underground has said.
Norris doubtful on third mayoral bid
News Article 23 July 2006
Former Tory minister Steve Norris has signalled that he may stay out of the next London mayoral race.
Mixed reaction to shooting decision
News Article 17 July 2006
There has been a mixed reaction to news that no individual police officers will be prosecuted for their involvement in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.
Government boosts GLA powers
News Article 13 July 2006
More power is to be given to the Greater London Authority under moves announced by the government.
Mayor targets 'Chelsea tractors'
News Article 12 July 2006
Ken Livingstone is looking into ways of using the central London congestion charge to penalise drivers whose cars produce high levels of carbon dioxide emissions.
Lib Dems seek end to US extradition deal
News Article 11 July 2006
Liberal Democrat peers are seeking to suspend Britain's fast-track extradition arrangements with the United States.
July 7 anniversary marked
News Article 7 July 2006
The nation has commemorated the July 7 terror attacks in London, a year after suicide bombers killed 52 people and injured hundreds.
Olympic costs 'to rise by £1.5bn'
News Article 6 July 2006
Amid fears over the rising cost of the 2012 Olympics, Tony Blair has joined celebrations in Trafalgar Square to mark the anniversary of London being awarded the Games.
Cameron calls for Muslim integration effort
News Article 5 July 2006
The Conservative leader has called for a cross-party effort to engage the Muslim community in social integration.
Muslims 'must fight against extremism'
News Article 4 July 2006
Tony Blair has called for moderate Muslims to take on the extremist views held by some members of their communities.
AMs call for tough water leaks fines
News Article 3 July 2006
Thames Water should be fined for failing to patch up the capital's leaking pipes, a London assembly committee has said.
