Archive for adam bienkov

Fewer people, venue moved in-house yet costs go up: bravo, Boris

24 August 2010 , , ,
Adam Bienkov has the remarkable story of how Mayor of London Boris Johnson managed to up the costs of the annual ‘State of London’ debate despite cutting back its scope, moving it from an external venue to City Hall and having fewer people attend. One extra detail I’d add to what Adam has covered: looking [...]

Conservative politician accused of threatening charity

24 April 2010 , , , ,
Adam Bienkov has the story which involves, surprise, Conservative London Assembly member Brian Coleman: Boris Johnson’s fire chief was questioned by police this week after a woman accused him of a threatening and “intimidating” phone call. Independent candidate Linda Edwards, who runs a charity linked to Barnet council claims Brian Coleman warned it would: “suffer after the election” because of her [...]

Labour falls silent over accusations of lies

31 March 2010 , , , ,
Adam Bienkov has the story: Yesterday was the start of the local elections campaign here in London and the fight is already getting dirty. One such scrap is taking place in ultra marginal Waltham Forest where the Lib Dems are furious at “Labour’s lies” about police numbers. Labour leaflets claim that the Lib Dems “want to cut the number [...]