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graphic illustrating the number of dead spaces of different kinds around London.A table version of the graphical information is here: https://bit.ly/deadspacesgraphic
Economy 

The scandal of 800 dead spaces across London

Jun 6, 2022Dec 30, 2022 Sian Berry 304 Views

Londoners have told me they’re fed up seeing community shops, offices and other buildings in their area sitting empty. They call them “dead spaces” and I am aiming to help fill them with life again.

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Photo of gambling advert on the tube featuring Redknaps during the Euro 2021 championship
Economy 

Predatory gambling businesses should not have a tube platform

Sep 1, 2021Dec 31, 2022 Sian Berry 107 Views

The hardship created by lost gambling stakes on family budgets is a serious issue. It threatens to get worse unless

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Economy 

A real investment in creative young people

Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021 Russell Warfield 2831 Views

With a Green Mayor, a new Creative Autonomy Allowance will help widen opportunities and support for young people in London.

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A real living wage now - £14 per hour
Economy 

I’ll set a real London living wage at £14 an hour from 2022

Feb 3, 2021Dec 31, 2022 Russell Warfield 9144 Views

When I’m Mayor, I’m going to make sure the London Living Wage is set at the right level – at

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Police Committee challenging Extinction Rebellion prosecutions
Economy Your London 

Basic income trial for London kicked into long grass – again

Jan 20, 2021Jan 23, 2021 Russell Warfield 2350 Views

I’m disappointed to say that Assembly Members have kicked my call for a trial of basic income for Londoners into

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Metro story featuring Sian Berry and UBI
Economy Your London 

I back the Mayor over ‘circuit breaker’, but it must come with income support

Oct 15, 2020Jan 24, 2021 Sian Berry 1838 Views

London needs a short, effective lockdown with universal income support. We have seen today a letter from the Mayor and

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Sian Berry at MQT september 2020 on UBI
Economy Your London 

Mayor agrees that a universal basic income is ‘worth exploring’

Sep 17, 2020Nov 1, 2020 Sian Berry 1178 Views

The Mayor cautiously agreed with me today that a universal basic income was ‘worth exploring’ to help Londoners hit hard

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Talking about scrutiny
Economy 

Protecting workers, getting relevant data, and the importance of democratic scrutiny

Apr 13, 2020 Sian Berry 3222 Views

Whole groups of key workers are out working every day, and we still don’t know enough about the exposure and

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Caroline Russell
Caroline Russell AM Economy 

Still too many Londoners on low pay, says Caroline

Nov 5, 2016Jan 24, 2021 Sian Berry 2837 Views

Caroline Russell has commented on the fact a fifth of Londoners are still paid less than the London Living Wage.

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With students and universities at Tower Bridge
Economy 

Student voices are crucial in the EU debate

May 30, 2016 Sian Berry 5069 Views

London graduates and students have told me that UK membership of the EU is crucial to continue providing ‘amazing educational

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Sian Berry and Shahrar Ali at Queens Road market
Economy News 

My manifesto to support and value BAME Londoners

Apr 23, 2016Apr 30, 2016 Sian Berry 4106 Views

I’ve launched our manifesto for Londoners from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds – more than 40 per cent of

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Sian Berry and London Greens at the Bank of England
Economy 

A Bank for London to champion small businesses

Apr 17, 2016Apr 24, 2016 Sian Berry 4793 Views

Today I launched plans to set up a regional public Bank for London to provide loans and finance to small

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Sian Berry, Caroline Russell, and Patrick Brill
Economy 

I’ll defend arts and music venues from predatory developers

Mar 9, 2016Apr 9, 2016 Sian Berry 4462 Views

Today I promised to rewrite London’s planning rules to protect fringe music and arts venues if I’m elected Mayor. Part

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Sian Berry in her local launderette
Economy 

Saving London’s vital launderettes

Mar 6, 2016Mar 16, 2016 Sian Berry 6490 Views

I’m taking steps to protect London’s launderettes from planning changes. In October, the Government said it would remove planning protections

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Sian Berry and Caroline Russell visit shops in Highbury
Economy 

Small Business Saturday – a new fund to help our small shops

Dec 5, 2015Jan 3, 2016 Sian Berry 4316 Views

Today to, mark Small Business Saturday, I’ve announced a grassroots initiative to help small shops and businesses, while visiting local

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