The following article, written by Susan Hall, a GLA Member and the Leader of GLA Conservatives, originally appeared in City AM 

The following article first appeared on conservativehome.com

Why have we Conservatives got ourselves in such a mess over cycle lanes, both in London and right across the country?

West Central Assembly Member Tony Devenish took the opportunity at last week’s Mayor’s Question Time to urge the Mayor focus on job creation and job protection in the wake of the pandemic.

Tony Devenish Assembly Member for West Central held the Mayor to account on his responsibility for the Congestion Charge increase. The Mayor had previously stated that the government was responsible for the congestion charge expansion.

Assembly Member for West Central Tony Devenish took the Mayor to task for his unannounced and unacceptable short public consultation on Congestion Charge.

Cllrs Rachael Robathan and Tony Devenish visited the Berkeley Hotel last week to thank the staff and management for everything they’ve done to support the community since lockdown began. 

Sadiq Khan has been accused of trying to sneak out a very short consultation on his plan to hike up the Congestion Charge which only gives Londoners two more days to have their say.

Our outstanding GLA colleague and Conservative Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey, has launched a petition against Sadiq Khan’s congestion charge expansion. 

The Mental Health Foundation is hosting Mental Health Week, on the theme of Kindness.

We are all aware of the continuing difficult period that is being experienced by everyone across Westminster. I want to assure you that your local councillors will continue to provide whatever support or advice is needed in the coming weeks.