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The recently re-opened Fabric nightclub was a “poor example” for Mayor Sadiq Khan to cite in his campaign to protect London's night time economy according to one of City Hall’s most senior Labour politicians.
Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan discusses his housing policies, how he'd boost life opportunities & reforming Transport for London.
London Mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan ,Zac Goldsmith, Caroline Pidgeon and Darren Johnson standing in for Sian Berry discuss Britain and London's future in Europe.
Labour Mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan discusses his plans to make TfL more commercial
Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan sets out his vision for London
Conservative party candidate Zac Goldsmith has officially launched his campaign to succeed Boris Johnson as Mayor of London.
The five main party candidates to replace Boris Johnson as Mayor next year have used a rally in Parliament Square to re-state their opposition to any further expansion at Heathrow airport.
Liberal Democrat Caroline Pidgeon discusses her bid to become the party's 2016 candidate for Mayor of London
Tessa Jowell launches her bid to become Labour's 2016 candidate for Mayor of London in Brixton, south London.
Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has predicted the force’s deployment of mobile technology will buck the trend of failing public sector IT projects and deliver benefits both to tax payers and officers.
Mayor Boris Johnson speaking at Mansion House about improving London's air quality.
Members of the London Assembly question Mayor Boris Johnson over his office's decision to purchase water cannon without Government approval.
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe addresses delegates at an international summit on gang crime, hosted at City Hall on June 2nd 2014 by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.
Andrew Adonis discusses the balance of power between the Mayor and London Assembly with Assembly Member Val Shawcross at the Vauxhall Inaugural Lecture.
Mayor Boris Johnson discusses plans to establish a new ethics committee to deal with complaints about the Metropolitan police.
Members of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee question Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey over Taser deployment.
Members of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee question Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe over the conduct of undercover police officers.
Members of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee question Deputy Mayor for Policing and Deputy Met Commissioner Craig Mackey on new neighbourhood policing boards.
Members of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee question Deputy Mayor for Policing and Deputy Met Commissioner Craig Mackey on new neighbourhood policing boards.
London Assembly Chair Darren Johnson and Mayor of London Boris Johnson host the Greater London Authority's Armed Forces Day celebrations.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson defends planned closures of fire stations at the State of London debate 2013.
Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Craig Mackey discussed the competition to design a new Scotland Yard HQ for the force.
Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe discusses the capital's new crime plan, officer numbers and the increased roll-out of Taser.
Jake Kelly, Customer Service Director for South West Trains, speaks at Clapham Junction station's 150th anniversary celebrations.
Mayor of London candidates Jenny Jones, Brian Paddick, Ken Livingstone, Boris Johnson and Siobhan Benita give their closing speeches at The Times/Sustrans hustings
The Metropolitan Police Authority has been replaced by Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime which will provide the Met with its strategic goals and scrutinise the force and Commissioner. Deputy Mayor for Policing Kit Malthouse discusses the changes and what they mean for effective scrutiny and crime reduction in the capital.
Following his appearance at the London Policy Conference, former Labour Transport minister Lord Adonis discusses the benefits of London's Mayoral system and the need for Crossrail 2.
Liberal Democrat Brian Paddock speaks to MayorWatch editor Martin Hoscik about his campaign to become the next Mayor of London. PART TWO
Liberal Democrat Brian Paddock speaks to MayorWatch editor Martin Hoscik about his campaign to become the next Mayor of London. PART ONE
Ken Livingstone, Labour's candidate for Mayor of London, says he's looking at an early fares package if he's elected next May.
Ken Livingstone and Eddie Izzard take part in a Q&A with students at Hackney's BSix College.
Home Secretary Theresa May and Mayor of London Boris Johnson announce the appointment of Bernard Hogan-Howe as the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
Ken Livingstone, Labour's candidate for the 2012 Mayor of London elections, opens his 'Tell Ken' event in Tooting, South West London.
Brian Paddick addresses Liberal Democrat members at party HQ after being named candidate for Mayor of London
Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Sir William Castell launch the High Street Fund, aimed at helping businesses across the UK recover from the August riots.
Prime Minister David Cameron vows to restore order to the streets following two days of riots in London and other major cities.
Acting Metropolitan Police Commissioner Tim Godwin promises tough action against those responsible for the August riots in London.
Visit London Limited pensioners and creditors give evidence to the London Assembly following City Hall's decision to place the company into administration and establish a new tourism agency for the capital.
Jenny Jones, the Green Party's 2012 Mayoral candidate and London Assembly Member, talks to MayorWatch editor Martin Hoscik about taking on Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson.
The London Assembly questions Mayor of London Boris Johnson on the future of the Visit London pension scheme following his decision to withdraw funding from Visit London Limited and establish a new tourism agency.
London Assembly Chair Jennette Arnold discusses the work of the Assembly with MayorWatch editor martin Hoscik.
Sir Simon Milton, Chief of Staff to Mayor of London Boris Johnson, answers questions from the London Assembly on the funding settlement for the London Development Agency.
Sir Simon Milton, Chief of Staff to Mayor of London Boris Johnson, briefs the London Assembly on the funding settlement for the London Development Agency.