At Mayor's Question Time, Caroline Pidgeon raised her concerns over the numerous recent reports of serious misconduct in the Met Police. Caroline called for a review of recruitment practices, as well as clear rules requiring the declaration of membership of organisations, including the Freemasons.
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon asked the Deputy Commissioner of the Met why there has still not been a clear apology for the corruption involved in the Daniel Morgan case.
Caroline said:
I still believe we need to see a more reflective attitude from the Met and a willingness to learn the lessons from this damning report.
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon spoke up for the rights of EU citizens living in London, and stressed the importance for them of having tangible proof of their right to live in the UK.
Caroline said:
EU citizens help make London the great city it is.
In the London Assembly, Caroline questioned the Mayor on progress with Crossrail, and the continued uncertainty as to the opening date and the total cost.
The Mayor confirmed that he expects the opening to be “in the first half of next year” and the final cost is yet to be determined…
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Caroline talks about the work she has recently done on one of the areas she's passionate about – making a more accessible transport network in London. You can hear about Caroline's recent campaigns on accessibility, and some of the commitments Luisa Porritt and the London Lib Dem have made in their election manifesto for 6 May.
On 18th March, Caroline talked to BBC Radio London about the financial challenges facing London's transport system.
Caroline said:
Just like other world cities, the Government must support Transport for London after the previous Mayor agreed away its subsidy.
On 17th March, Caroline Pidgeon questioned the Met’s Deputy Commissioner on why more efforts weren’t made to work with organisers to facilitate a safe vigil for Sarah Everard – as Caroline and Luisa Porritt and had pushed for – and how the Met will be working to earn back the trust of women in London.
Caroline spoke on BBC Radio London about the need to end police tactics like suspicionless stop and search in London, which are diminishing confidence in our police
Caroline said:
Caroline spoke to BBC London Politics about the lack of progress on step-free access on the tube, and wider concerns about accessibility on London's transport system.
Caroline said:
