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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2021 20:30:17 GMT
Been pointed out already but people are focusing purely on the transport aspect when it comes to voting which is a little worrying really, But then this is bus forum so should be expected to a certain extent.
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Post by VMH2537 on Feb 19, 2021 20:34:28 GMT
Been pointed out already but people are focusing purely on the transport aspect when it comes to voting which is a little worrying really, But then this is bus forum so should be expected to a certain extent. I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2021 20:38:09 GMT
Been pointed out already but people are focusing purely on the transport aspect when it comes to voting which is a little worrying really, But then this is bus forum so should be expected to a certain extent. I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. I see a report on BBC London last night about how many small businesses are suffering in central London since the pandemic began with businesses closing everyday. I really hope there is a big push to get London open again once it is safe! I know I go on a lot about offices and home working but we can't afford to lose the City. |
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Feb 19, 2021 21:25:23 GMT
Been pointed out already but people are focusing purely on the transport aspect when it comes to voting which is a little worrying really, But then this is bus forum so should be expected to a certain extent. I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. Crime Wise I don't think Khan is as bad off as people think. While crime is going up, he's been extremely vocal about the lack of funds he has and constantly blames the Tory government for it which is correct. So Bailey is probably going to suffer in that department a lot more than Khan will. |
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Post by LondonNorthern on Feb 19, 2021 21:32:19 GMT
To keep it brief, I will not be voting at all as I deem it to be a waste of time. Whomever wins (Khan or Bailey likely) they will continue to same nonsense such as LTNs and pleasing the cycling brigade. All these politicians purely care about their pocket and whatever will increase cash into their beloved pockets they'll just make those decisions. That is my view anyway. If I was mayor or had some sort of power within the Department for Transport, I'd remove these petty LTNs and give priority to motor vehicles over the cycling brigade. Fact check - Bailey has quoted many times he is anti LTN |
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Post by LondonNorthern on Feb 19, 2021 21:34:17 GMT
Been pointed out already but people are focusing purely on the transport aspect when it comes to voting which is a little worrying really, But then this is bus forum so should be expected to a certain extent. I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. I can prove where you are wrong: 1. Transport usage increased when it was invested in which we saw with Livingstone and Johnson's first term 2. We are in a recession, lots of families may not have a choice but move to public transport if they lost their job during the Pandemic 3. Families may not choose to drive with the extended LEZ as they'd need to pay and potentially driving into London if the pay to enter scheme goes ahead (so for cross border services) |
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Post by VMH2537 on Feb 19, 2021 21:44:15 GMT
I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. I can prove where you are wrong: 1. Transport usage increased when it was invested in which we saw with Livingstone and Johnson's first term 2. We are in a recession, lots of families may not have a choice but move to public transport if they lost their job during the Pandemic 3. Families may not choose to drive with the extended LEZ as they'd need to pay and potentially driving into London if the pay to enter scheme goes ahead (so for cross border services) I actually forgot to mention this, your right about stuff like the Congestion Charge extension, Charging people outside London for parking and the LTNs which could damage businesses and people who can't afford it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2021 21:53:12 GMT
I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. Crime Wise I don't think Khan is as bad off as people think. While crime is going up, he's been extremely vocal about the lack of funds he has and constantly blames the Tory government for it which is correct. So Bailey is probably going to suffer in that department a lot more than Khan will. But that’s the problem with Kahn, rather than seek a solution he just blames everyone else for the problem. On the face of it he could have tackled youth crime with additional after school projects and youth clubs funded by private business sponsorship or he could have worked with charities to secure them lower rents on buildings or tax reliefs from their local councils to encourage them to remain open to youth, but he didn’t. Failing that he could have encouraged low or no cost schemes like neighbourhood watch to help lower specific crime. Instead he spins the rhetoric that his hands are tied by the government, its all the governments fault, it always has to be them removing funds whilst ignoring the fundamental issues that he has done nothing to improve life if London over the least five years. Maybe if he had put as much effort into improving London and supporting the police we do have rather than seemingly undermining them constantly and bashing the government with every opportunity we could about things Kahn has done to improve life in London. As it stands things are substantial worse than ever and he hasn’t really done anything. He could have looked at government cuts and been really creative in raising money but he wasn’t, he just carried on with the status quo and blamed everyone but himself for problems he did nothing to resolve. I will bow down to anyone who can honestly name five things Khan has done to improve London. |
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Post by SILENCED on Feb 19, 2021 22:12:18 GMT
To keep it brief, I will not be voting at all as I deem it to be a waste of time. Whomever wins (Khan or Bailey likely) they will continue to same nonsense such as LTNs and pleasing the cycling brigade. All these politicians purely care about their pocket and whatever will increase cash into their beloved pockets they'll just make those decisions. That is my view anyway. If I was mayor or had some sort of power within the Department for Transport, I'd remove these petty LTNs and give priority to motor vehicles over the cycling brigade. Fact check - Bailey has quoted many times he is anti LTN He has indeed, but he seems to flip flop as seen him support LTNs as well. |
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Post by vjaska on Feb 20, 2021 0:47:29 GMT
Been pointed out already but people are focusing purely on the transport aspect when it comes to voting which is a little worrying really, But then this is bus forum so should be expected to a certain extent. I can tell you, they are only worried about transport, but the main issues with Londoners in there heads that want answers is Housing, Crime and Jobs not transport. So can you tell me what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow then  I've focused on transport because we are on a transport forum that has a particular interest in buses - there are other issues that are important to me as well but even then, none of the candidates seem to have a clue how tackle some of the non transport stuff as well. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Feb 21, 2021 23:49:29 GMT
I thought I would create a thread for the upcoming elections. Also who would you vote for. Voting ends 10pm on 6th May 2021 I don't have a vote as I no longer reside in Greater London, but that doesn't stop me expressing support for Sadiq Khan nor predicting his win with a reduced but still decisive majority. Brian Rose might be one to watch. Not because he stands any chance of winning (he doesn't), but although nominally an Independent he is cherry-picking policies which place him firmly on Conservative territory, and might win some votes from Conservative supporters disillusioned or fed up with the hapless Shaun Bailey. Even if you do not live in London, does not mean you cant vote for Khan, well you can on here, lol. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Feb 21, 2021 23:57:28 GMT
For me Sadiq Khan is not our guy to lead London, Poor leadership, doesn't invest time with the community instead of sitting quiet in the office, Cutted £500 million to emergency services when he had a well high budget, not at least trying to find solutions for the youth to create better life for them when they are at a breaking point under the current mayor which is worse then when Boris was mayor, only delivered 12,000 affordable homes compare to 500,000 he promised 5 years ago with 100,000 per year, did not consult for Low Traffic Neighborhoods which is crippling some areas including businesses and emergency services for accessibility, lacking innovation for our transport system such as not addressing areas that need sorting out such as crowd relief or lack of orbital links aswell running TFL mismanagement to making poor financial decisions which led to many cycle schemes to be delayed and Crossrail was on time under Boris and was delayed under Khan possibly of his mismanagement. We need a Mayor who loves this city, someone who is sociable, visits the community regularly, fights for this city when during crises that our mayor lacks and someone who is trustworthy. For me Brian is probably our only hope for a new direction with a quality leadership he already has. We could have a new direction or do you want 4 more years of the same thing. I voted for Khan on his first term and have to say i am disappointed. Many I know who do who with youth programs literally got the cold shoulder from Khan and got the feeling he personally didn't give a s###. He imo seems very self centred and egotistic. I know people who went school with him and paint a different picture of him than what he now portrays. He also loves to go on about his dad being a bus driver, but he barely did a full year at it. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Feb 22, 2021 0:01:10 GMT
For me Sadiq Khan is not our guy to lead London, Poor leadership, doesn't invest time with the community instead of sitting quiet in the office, Cutted £500 million to emergency services when he had a well high budget, not at least trying to find solutions for the youth to create better life for them when they are at a breaking point under the current mayor which is worse then when Boris was mayor, only delivered 12,000 affordable homes compare to 500,000 he promised 5 years ago with 100,000 per year, did not consult for Low Traffic Neighborhoods which is crippling some areas including businesses and emergency services for accessibility, lacking innovation for our transport system such as not addressing areas that need sorting out such as crowd relief or lack of orbital links aswell running TFL mismanagement to making poor financial decisions which led to many cycle schemes to be delayed and Crossrail was on time under Boris and was delayed under Khan possibly of his mismanagement. We need a Mayor who loves this city, someone who is sociable, visits the community regularly, fights for this city when during crises that our mayor lacks and someone who is trustworthy. For me Brian is probably our only hope for a new direction with a quality leadership he already has. We could have a new direction or do you want 4 more years of the same thing. Khan has plenty of faults but your makes out as if Boris was excellent as mayor, some of those faults under Khan started under Boris. I had a look at this Brian bloke's transport policy on his website - very underwhelming and in parts, dangerous to the bus network in particular. Speaking of which, not one mention of buses but multiple mentions of cars. Thank goodness he has no chance. I think Brian has come too late to the party to make any difference. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Feb 22, 2021 0:02:25 GMT
I'll be voting for Sadiq. Not the best Labour candidate possible but at the end of the day this is Khan vs Bailey and Khan is so easily the best choice of those two. Bailey couldn't run a bath let alone a global city of 9 million at a time of enourmous challenges. Khan couldn't run a chicken let alone a bath, hence why London has gone down the pan. |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Feb 22, 2021 0:02:54 GMT
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