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§ The proposal had been to increase price of toll above inflation - we've rejected this due to current economic climate. 5:59 AM Jul 31st from web § Been a busy day. Have also announced decision NOT to raise toll on the § Shaun Ley did World at One, and I'm a big fan, so hope he is fair in edit down... 4:01 AM Jul 31st from web § Local media however are very supportive. Have also done ITV, Sky & BBC interviews and a World at One pre-record. In the hands of editors now 4:00 AM Jul 31st from web § It's a shame the Telegraph didn't tell the whole story on in their front page. Others are now using this as source rather than seeking facts 3:58 AM Jul 31st from web § They're looking forward to the benefits of the extension, particularly for the local economy. 3:58 AM Jul 31st from web § Just leaving Notts. Great welcome from Cllrs & folk I met who tell me how wonderful tram has been since 2004 3:57 AM Jul 31st from web § Good news for § Given the current difficult economic situation we have imposed a two year delay until 2012 in collection of the levy charges. 12:35 AM Jul 31st from Tweetie § Also confirming the Councils Workplace Parking Levy to help Council contribute. 12:35 AM Jul 31st from Tweetie § This builds on success of exisitng line and allows easier interchange between tram, rail, bus and taxis at nottingham station. 12:35 AM Jul 31st from Tweetie § On the 7.30 from st pancras to nottingham where I'll be announcing approval for the nottingham tram extension. 12:34 AM Jul 31st from Tweetie § Princess Badiya of § The FCO and Mosaic have organised a Chevening Scholarship scheme for future leaders of majority Muslim countries. 10:04 AM Jul 30th from web § Just sitting down to write my speech for the Prince of Wales Mosaic International Summer School at the Foreign Office tonight. 10:03 AM Jul 30th from web § @ImtyUK I would have said thinking Utd can win the league this season without Ronaldo is a better example... 9:05 AM Jul 30th from web in reply to ImtyUK § Trying to work out who to vote for in the Total Politics blog awards... 8:47 AM Jul 30th from web § Support #Labour, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! - http://twibbon.com/join/Labour 8:30 AM Jul 30th from web § have written to George Osbourne today asking him to confirm the Tories are committed to £1 bil spending/annum for concessionary fares 6:59 AM Jul 30th from web § Report details experience of those taking advantage of the government's free bus travel for 0ver-60s and disabled. Great success story. 4:52 AM Jul 30th from web § On my way to § More coverage of the street works announcement in the Evening Standard. Nick Cecil this time.. http://tiny.cc/CTMWe 4:34 AM Jul 30th from web § Just driven a coach around a training circuit, in and out of cones. Nat Exp examiner reckons I'm a brilliant driver. No bridges this time! 4:32 AM Jul 30th from web § I've just launched the £1m SAFED scheme, which will lead to safer & more fuel efficient buses. http://www.safed.org.uk/ 4:31 AM Jul 30th from web § Only I would come to § @cyberdoyle new powers for councils might help fix this 1:51 AM Jul 30th from web in reply to cyberdoyle § The Daily Telegraph has a piece on the new powers to tackle problems with roadworks/utility works here http://tiny.cc/vvUEd 1:50 AM Jul 30th from web § On the 8.43 to § I am determined to improve this. Watch this space! 12:44 AM Jul 30th from Tweetie § There is major disruption caused all around the country on our streets as a result of work carried out by utility companies etc. 12:44 AM Jul 30th from Tweetie § I am making an announcement today on streetworks and the disruption they cause. 12:43 AM Jul 30th from Tweetie § Discussed various issues which are currently of importance to § Just finished meeting with Caroline Piedgeon, who is on the GLA and is Chair of London Transport Committee. 9:31 AM Jul 29th from web § Recorded a video a few weeks ago in London looking at examples of good and bad practice by road works contractors http://tiny.cc/3Z0E1 4:35 AM Jul 29th from web § About to meet the Chief Exec of the National Jt Utilities Group to raise my concerns about street works and impact on highways 3:52 AM Jul 29th from web § At § Bearing in mind the Tory's failure to commit to it & plans to 'review this' (Crossrail), more convinced than ever they're not fit for office 4:55 AM Jul 28th from web § Crossrail will costs £15.9 billion, and will be a massive boost to business, residents and UK Plc. 4:51 AM Jul 28th from web § At Canary Wharf looking at Crossrail plans. 2:37 AM Jul 28th from web § Crossrail day for me. On way to new Crossrail Visitors Centre at Tottenham Ct Rd 12:34 AM Jul 28th from Tweetie § Just finished meeting with Women's Institute to discuss concerns they have about women's safety on public transport. Truly varied day! 9:17 AM Jul 27th from Tweetie § Just finished meeting with andrew adonis and the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the biggest bus operator companies... Busy day! 7:46 AM Jul 27th from Tweetie § Good discussion with action agreed to ensure I am on side of commuters 5:35 AM Jul 27th from Tweetie § Just had my 1st meeting with Passenger Focus - their job to stand up for commuters on rail (buses too soon) 5:35 AM Jul 27th from Tweetie § Knackered. Just finished canvassing in Tooting Bec and delivering my latest totally tooting in Earlsfield. Thank you to all who helped out 8:49 AM Jul 26th from Tweetie § If anyone has any information about the attack, which occurred during the early hours of 21 June, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800555111 4:57 AM Jul 24th from web § ....Maleiha’s sister, Nabiha, is still in a critical condition & her brothers are also in hospital.... 4:52 AM Jul 24th from web § Going to visit arson site at § And so the great train journey continues. Final leg now I think. On the 7.55 from § Very important dinner, helped raise funds for a region which has a BNP MEP. Will help fight them in future elections. 3:12 PM Jul 23rd from web § Shouldn't forget my good mates, Emma Reynolds and Yasmin Qureshi, who are parliamentary candidates for Wolverhampton and § Thanks to Cllr Afzai Khan, Tony Lloyd MP, Cllr Richard Leese and everyone else who came. 3:10 PM Jul 23rd from web § Just finished fantastic Diversity dinner organised by NW region Labour Party. I was chief/guest speaker, the response was so positive! 3:09 PM Jul 23rd from web § Now on 3.50 from § I am spending plenty of times on our trains today. At Cabinet discussed historic announcement on electrification of various lines. 10:17 AM Jul 23rd from web § Just arrived at Cardiff Central. Going to SWALEC Stadium for Cabinet. First Ashes test here, which was a heroic draw... 5:06 AM Jul 23rd from web § Great story in the Wandsworth Guardian this morning exposing Wandsworth Council's attempt to profit from the Big Lunch http://tiny.cc/SqUvF 2:14 AM Jul 23rd from web § Arrived in § Train from § £100 million worth of environmentally friendly investment. Great news for this part of country. To Liverpool, then to § Busy morning. Already been to Manchester Piccadilly to announce the electrification of the Liverpool to § Couldn't even stay for my own celebration party as have to catch train from Euston to § Also Rev Marc Richeax. Ayaz Niazi from Tooting Islamic Centre & Martin Linton MP 1:34 PM Jul 22nd from Tweetie § Speakers included Sir § People are so kind sometimes that it is breathtaking. Really kind speeches, almost had me crying... 1:32 PM Jul 22nd from Tweetie
§ @thebiglunch Just added photos to the Big Lunch Group on flickr http://www.flickr.com/group... 9:42 AM Jul 22nd from web in reply to thebiglunch § Really beneficial meeting, so will make it a regular thing. 8:20 AM Jul 22nd from web § Was told by ITA Chairs that this is the first time EVER all six have met with the Transport Minister. 8:19 AM Jul 22nd from web § ... and more. Includes Tyne and Wear, West Midlands, South & West Yorkshire, Mersey & Great Manchester. 6:08 AM Jul 22nd from web § About to meet six Chairs of the Integrated Transport Authority, who run buses, set concessionary fares and transport planning for cities... 6:07 AM Jul 22nd from web § Full Council meeting is tonight when petition will be handed over. 10 months to Council election so I am sure will do the right thing! 1:48 AM Jul 22nd from Tweetie § Martin Linton MP also came, as roads affected in both Battersea and Tooting constituency and local ward Cllr McDermott. 1:46 AM Jul 22nd from Tweetie § Impressive turnout of local residents on Nightingale Lane. More than 850 signed petiton asking Wandsworth council to bring in 20mph limit. 1:45 AM Jul 22nd from Tweetie § On way to meet residents of Nightingale Lane who very unhappy about Wandsworth Council's poor traffic calming measures. 12:35 AM Jul 22nd from Tweetie § Main message will be a huge THANKS for all they do locally. 12:05 PM Jul 21st from web § About to make a speech in the Jubilee Room to local SNTs, our 'bobbies on the beat'. Hopefully Martin's going first.. 12:05 PM Jul 21st from web § Jointly hosting a reception in the House of Commons with Martin Linton MP to thank our local police Safer Neighbourhood Teams. Great turnout 11:10 AM Jul 21st from Tweetie § I uploaded a YouTube video -- Launch of Low Carbon Transition Plan http://bit.ly/15ylC3 10:10 AM Jul 21st from Google § A few of the best photos from Tooting's various Big Lunches are up on my site here http://tinyurl.com/m3mbhe #thebiglunch 9:36 AM Jul 21st from web § Also met with Phillip Darnton of Cycling England. Lots of good news for cyclists coming soon. 7:17 AM Jul 21st from web § Day full of meetings. Met with Lord Palmer to discuss renewable transport fuel obligations. 7:16 AM Jul 21st from web § Still in Parliament. Looks like it will be a very late vote tonight on Reform of select committees. 2:59 PM Jul 20th from Tweetie § Topic was Intelligent Transport Systems - went ok I think. 10:28 AM Jul 20th from web § Just did my first Standing Committee. In addition to normal duties, like opening and closing debate, this is a specific Q&A session with MPs 10:04 AM Jul 20th from web § Just finished a busy surgery at Balham Community Centre. Have a meeting next at Treasury on Greater Manchester City Region 3:22 AM Jul 20th from web § Been chatting to street's oldest resident - lived here over 60 years! Last street party was on VE day! http://twitpic.com/avth4 5:22 AM Jul 19th from Tweetie § On salterford road at their Big Lunch. Great spirit, tons of food and the sun is shining! http://bit.ly/sb78O 4:56 AM Jul 19th from Tweetie § Just leaving the civic service. Mayor and Borough Comm. were also there. Hymn of the day was 'Go Labour On, Spend....' Now on to Big Lunches 4:25 AM Jul 19th from Tweetie § On my way to Tooting Methodist Church in Tooting Broadway where I am always guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome. Doing a reading. 2:38 AM Jul 19th from Tweetie § Residents keen to set up neighbourhood watchs and work with local police to nip this in bud. 9:21 AM Jul 18th from Tweetie § Main source of concern is recent spate of burglaries in residential properties in daytime. 9:21 AM Jul 18th from Tweetie § Good session out and about in Furzedown with Cllr Leonie Cooper and team. 9:21 AM Jul 18th from Tweetie § On my way to a public meeting I've organised in Tooting. It's a panel discussion - 'Alleviating the Suffering' on the situation in Sri Lanka 10:20 AM Jul 17th from web § Just joined representatives of Balham and Tooting Community Association to present a cheque for £4622 to the St George's Hospital Trust 9:32 AM Jul 17th from web § After hearing their speeches and speaking to the wonderful students I can see why. Good luck to all year 6's leaving school this week. 8:18 AM Jul 16th from web § Some of the teachers commented this is the best group of students they've ever had at Ravenstone. 8:18 AM Jul 16th from web § Really emotional here. Fantastic Headteacher in Alan Millington, and genuinely excellent school in the heart of Balham. 8:17 AM Jul 16th from web § Wow. Can't believe the number of parents, teachers and Year 6 students crying at this leavers assembly... I almost broke down too! 8:17 AM Jul 16th from web § Just going through various letters from constituents, before leaving to attend the leaver's assembly at Ravenstone Primary School in Balham 5:35 AM Jul 16th from web § Just heading to the Royal Society to speak at the Renewable Fuels Agency Launch of their annual report. 9:42 AM Jul 15th from web § Just finished press conference on UK Low Carbon Transition Plan with Ed Miliband, Peter Mandelson and Paul Drayson. Ed was ace. 7:36 AM Jul 15th from web § On my way to Commons. PMQs at noon and following that statement by Ed Miliband on Energy and Climate Change. 3:44 AM Jul 15th from web § On way back to to London now on the train with Ed Miliband and Peter Mandelson. 2:25 AM Jul 15th from web § Got picked up and dropped off from the station by one of the new Hybrid Buses, more of which will be made thanks to govt investment. 2:25 AM Jul 15th from web § Very impressive visit to Alexander Dennis in Guildford. 2000 people employed there in the UK's biggest bus manufacturer. 2:24 AM Jul 15th from web § White paper on energy and climate change published today. Oral statement after PMQs. 11:37 PM Jul 14th from Tweetie § On 715 from Waterloo to Guildford with Ed Miliband and Peter Mandelson to visit country's biggest bus manufacturer. 11:37 PM Jul 14th from Tweetie § On way back from brilliant visit. Highlight: Visit to Plantation Primary School. Unfortunately nearly all of children are Everton fans! 6:01 AM Jul 14th from web § Then to Plantation Primary School in Knowesley to launch a School Traffic Plan. Details of announcement should be on DfT website shortly. 12:28 AM Jul 14th from Tweetie § Tameside, Oldham, Stockport, Rochdale to benefit. 12:28 AM Jul 14th from Tweetie § Making good progress on the 617 from Euston to Manchester even though knackered. Visiting Tameside to make Major Scheme announcement. 12:27 AM Jul 14th from Tweetie § New video up on my site with @chukaumunna & @oona_king from my 'Representing you better' reception last Thursday http://tinyurl.com/mxzdj9 7:28 AM Jul 13th from web § I uploaded a YouTube video -- Sadiq talks improving representation with Chuka Umunna and § @JacThomson Couple of photos from the bus simulator are now up here http://www.flickr.com/photo... 6:28 AM Jul 13th from web in reply to JacKiani § Will get update on Jubilee line upgrade also... 12:47 AM Jul 13th from Tweetie § On my way to Tubelines Stratford Depot. Keen to experience first hand more of the operational aspects and maintenance needed to run tubes. 12:47 AM Jul 13th from Tweetie § However Rawnsley goes onto conclude "This reminds everyone about centrality of spin to the reinvention of the Conservative party." 10:41 AM Jul 12th from Tweetie § Key lines are on why Cam. hired him "He wanted to exploit Coulsons knowledge of contacts with tabloid world, especially the Murdoch empire." 10:40 AM Jul 12th from Tweetie § Just finished reading Sundays. Liked Andrew Rawnsleys piece today in Observer. Best op ed of day? Its about Camerons spindoctor Andy coulson 10:39 AM Jul 12th from Tweetie § All of us irrespective of age and background [and in my case faith] took something away from the service as well as enjoyment. 5:00 AM Jul 12th from Tweetie § Just left Balham Baptist church. Rev Steve Rouse pure entertainer. 5:00 AM Jul 12th from Tweetie § The Most Rev Kevin Mcdonald Archbishop of Southwark and Metropolitan here as is Father Wiliam Hebbon, as ever. 10:19 AM Jul 11th from Tweetie § Wow. Just arrived at mass of thanksgiving at St Anselms RC church. Packed church with standing room only.100 years serving local community. 10:18 AM Jul 11th from Tweetie § At brill Summer Fayre at Fircroft in tooting bec. Fantastic band made up of staff and dads. If anyone has seen sun pls send this way... 5:17 AM Jul 11th from Tweetie § I uploaded a YouTube video -- Sadiq learns to drive a bus... (sort of) http://bit.ly/4zvoQk 10:21 AM Jul 10th from Google § @JacThomson Uploaded a video from my visit this morning. Sadly no evidence of the 'crash' http://tinyurl.com/npdg4x 10:18 AM Jul 10th from web in reply to JacKiani § @miss_lucifer There is a weekly surgery at the Police Shop by Tooting Islamic Centre on Upper Tooting Road - Saturdays 11.30am-1.30pm 10:17 AM Jul 10th from web in reply to Miss_Lucifer § The new Tooting Town Centre police team have produced their July update - which you can see here http://tinyurl.com/mv49ey 8:59 AM Jul 10th from web § @JacThomson Afraid the camera on my phone isn't playing ball. Will see what I can do. 4:09 AM Jul 10th from web in reply to JacKiani § Think the instructors are giving me the hardest course possible... 3:55 AM Jul 10th from web § At First London simulator at Willesden Bus Depot. Had my 1st go. Afraid I took out a bridge while driving a double-decker... 3:55 AM Jul 10th from web § On my way to Willesden Junction bus depot to have a go in the bus driving simulator. V. excited. 2:04 AM Jul 10th from web § At Fircroft Primary School for school assembly about holidays 1:16 AM Jul 10th from Tweetie § Guest speakers include Dawn Butler MP, Former MP § Preparing for reception I am hosting in the HoC for local residents about making politics and politicians more representative and relevant 10:57 AM Jul 9th from Tweetie § Intend to find ways of making the system work much better than it currently does. Thanks for all your comments. 4:19 AM Jul 9th from web § Busy and instructive morning seeing for myself the impact roadworks have - primarily utility companies. Saw examples of good, bad and ugly. 4:18 AM Jul 9th from web § Walking around Victoria & central London to see for myself utility works and other work which is causing huge inconvenience to so many 12:55 AM Jul 9th from Tweetie § New video and edition of Totally Tooting on my site at www.sadiqkhan.org.uk 12:40 PM Jul 8th from web § Yes, I will declare an interest (it's about me...). Those blue jeans and belt were very fashionable in 1977... 11:56 AM Jul 8th from web § Essential reading for today? @paulwaugh 's blog post on the London Evening Standard site. http://tinyurl.com/mx4hj3 11:55 AM Jul 8th from web § RT@TargetMD Our young campaigners, Trailblazers, met with Transport Minister Sadiq Khan yesterday: http://tiny.cc/transport99 10:44 AM Jul 8th from web § On my way to Buckingham Palace for the first time in my life to be made a Privy Counsellor. Will meet the Queen, for the first time... 9:13 AM Jul 8th from web § @SamCarson We're investing £15b in rail development - our carbon reduction strategy will be out soon with further details. 7:54 AM Jul 8th from web in reply to SamCarson § @olisa12 It is a serious issue, and one I'll be writing to Transport for London and the Mayor of London about. 7:41 AM Jul 8th from web in reply to olisa12 § About to meet Chair of the Olympic Delivery Authority, John Armitt, for an update on progress of venues, infrastructure and transport plans 5:51 AM Jul 8th from web § The £6.2 billion contract will reduce congestion and journey times and improve safety. 1:37 AM Jul 8th from web § The project will improve productivity of business, create 4000 jobs up to 2012, with further 850 jobs over 30 years maintenance contract 1:36 AM Jul 8th from web § On my way to M25 start of works nr J16. Huge financial stimulus lead to widening of part of the motorway. 1:35 AM Jul 8th from web § Best line " I have listened carefully to the Conservatives in recent weeks and months.I still do not know what they are for..." 1:46 PM Jul 7th from Tweetie § In office catching up with paperwork and found time to skim FT. Highly recommend piece today by Philip Stephens. 1:46 PM Jul 7th from Tweetie § Just finished meeting in Portcullis House in Parliament, which was built in the late 1990s. The roof is leaking. Oh dear... 9:51 AM Jul 7th from web § They've prepared a report on difficulties accessing public transport. Dave Anderson MP led the delegation. Many points of action agreed. 8:27 AM Jul 7th from web § Just finished a productive meeting with Trailblazers, who are a group of 16-30 yr olds who have muscular dystrophy. 8:27 AM Jul 7th from web § Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111. Play a vital role in helping reduce crime. 3:21 AM Jul 7th from web § At the Crimestoppers conference to raise awareness of importance of co-operating with police and reporting crime. 3:21 AM Jul 7th from web § @sfahmy Nice to meet you! 10:17 AM Jul 6th from web in reply to sfahmy § @ethicsgirls @mario Will do. The meeting was interesting, will report back in full on my blog when I get a spare minute. 10:17 AM Jul 6th from web in reply to ethicsgirls § Just about to meet with Primark's Ethical Director to quiz them on their business practices. 7:58 AM Jul 6th from web § Just about to go into earlsfield baptist church. Glorious day here 3:16 AM Jul 5th from Tweetie § He was born on the same day as the NHS. So happy birthday Steve and NHS. Sorry to say the NHS in better shape than you... : ) 9:00 AM Jul 3rd from web § Espec. when Stephen Pound, one of my best mates and PPS, was given a suprise bday cake. 8:59 AM Jul 3rd from web § Just had a message from the charismatic § About to meet leading members of local tamil community to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka and what we can do to help locally. 8:04 AM Jul 3rd from web § Peter Mandelson has just presented Tony Blair with the Fenner Brockway medal for services to India and UK friendship. 5:41 AM Jul 3rd from web § On way to Labour Friends of India annual event 4:49 AM Jul 3rd from Tweetie § Been in the House all morning for Private Members Bills. In between catching up with correspondence, speaking to constituents on phone... 4:13 AM Jul 3rd from web § @tom_watson Thanks for directing hundreds of people my way Tom... 4:11 AM Jul 3rd from web § Taking part in an adjournment debate shortly on School Bus Safety 9:13 AM Jul 2nd from web § News is reporting that a youth will appear in Balham Youth Court charged with murder of Maleha Masud. 1:23 AM Jul 2nd from web § Heading to Downing Street for Design Council meeting to be followed by Cabinet cttee. 1:23 AM Jul 2nd from web § Just been inside Chamber of Lords for statement by Lord Adonis on National Express . I think I am making my statement to commons around 7pm 8:52 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie § My thoughts and prayers, like all people in Tooting I have spoken to since the fire, are with the family. 4:53 AM Jul 1st from web § She died following what looks like a deliberate fire at her house. Her two brothers and sister are still in a critical state in hospital. 4:53 AM Jul 1st from web § There was a special service and assembly at Burntwood School this morning to remember Maleha Masud, who died last week aged only 15 4:52 AM Jul 1st from web § Will lead to better air quality, help advance green technology, secure jobs, more apprentices and help fight climate change. 12:42 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie § New money for bus operators and local authorities to invest in Green Buses made by the world's best Green bus makers-who are British. 12:42 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie § I've just been with PM on Downing Street announcing £30 million funding for Low Carbon buses. 12:41 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie § I will be making a Statement later on this in Commons with Andrew Adonis making an oral statement supplementing Written one also. 12:38 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie § This is not the first time a franchisee has not completed full term and we have good systems in place. Tickets etc will be honoured. 12:38 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie § It has just been announced on Stock Market and to media that National Express will not be fulfilling terms of East Coast Mainland franchise. 12:37 AM Jul 1st from Tweetie |
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