The four Tory hopefuls (or ‘Top Tories’ in tabloid sub-editor’s argot) for next May’s London mayoral elections will be put through their paces at a hustings for Conservatives in the capital this evening, where this Londonista has managed to bag a seat (despite neither being …
This weekend column is brought to you by the founders of Niceties Tokens, Liz and Pete of Team Nice. 15. Poll-itics II Last week we did a little poll about what people thought was important to some of the topical political parties. What is the …
Following yesterday’s talks, RMT members have decided to suspend their strike. And just after we’d persuaded you all to go to work on space hoppers. Dang, that would have been a sight. Don’t dismiss alternative modes of trasport too quickly, though. The strike may be …
A day after possibly the strongest entry for the most risible right-wing attempt at ‘humour’ since Jim Davidson was allowed near prime time television, Boris Johnson emerged from his summer holidays (it’s silly season all year round for him really) and set out his stall …
This weekend column is brought to you by the founders of Niceties Tokens, Liz and Pete of Team Nice. 14. Poll-itics Well, I did a quick little poll this week amongst group of 26 professional people aged 20 – 35. Just to ask them what …
It would seem that Mayor Livingstone, famous for courting the unusual, is at it again. He is new-best-friends with the Polish community in London. His jolly japes this time include a Polish reception at Town Hall, replete with pierogi and pickles, and a trip to …
Confusion Over the past few weeks we have been speaking to a number of different people involved in politics. MP’s, councillors, people with strong opinions and people with no political opinions. Basically, you are either really into politics or you’re not. There are not that …
For only Ken Livingstone has the right blend of schmaltz and gravitas to deliver yesterday’s ground-breaking apology for London’s involvement in the slave trade. Generally speaking, Londonist is a little cynical when it comes to apologists. The national apology is the grandest theatrical gesture of …
Members of three transport unions are downing tools in September. And it’s a packed diary of inaction. September 3: a 72-hour RMT/Unite strike begins at 6pm. September 4: a 48-hour TSSA strike begins (time not disclosed). September 5: TSSA strike concludes. September 6: RMT strike …
As the silly season draws to an end, the Tories are trying to regain the iniative in the battle to be London’s next mayor with claims of Labour plots to rig the ballot and a ruse to appear unfazed about this by allowing Labour supporters …
Chicagoist is gearing up for this weekend’s annual Air & Water Show along the lakefront. In what’s becoming an annual tradition around there, staff member Todd McClamroch even got to fly with one of the participants. Chicagoist’s decidedly opinionated readership was also appalled that one …
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