Category Archives: Olympics

Boris Johnson admits he wanted Spurs to abandon Tottenham for the Olympic Stadium

Responding to questioning from local London Assembly Member Joanne McCartney on the Olympic Stadium debacle at Mayor’s Question Time today, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson explained “if they [Tottenham Hotspur] wanted to bid for the stadium I saw no … Continue reading

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Uncertainty hangs over Post-Olympic Policing

Labour Assembly Member Joanne McCartney has today challenged the Met Police to guarantee that police numbers won’t fall after the Olympics further than anticipated in the Mayor’s current Policing Plan. At today’s plenary session at City Hall Joanne McCartney asked … Continue reading

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Joanne calls on Mayor to support olympic decision

Joanne McCartney, London Assembly member for Enfield and Haringey, today welcomed the decision of the Olympic Park Legacy Company Executives to make West Ham United the preferred bidders for the Olympic Stadium. Local London Assembly member, Joanne McCartney said: “My … Continue reading

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