Crossrail Articles

As a loyal former Labour member of parliament I occasionally supported policies for which my passion was less than total. Yet rarely did I sense a whole queue of them steaming up together, like proverbial London buses, as they appear to me today. I am talking about...

It felt a long way from the Downing Street rose garden to the train depot in Smethwick where David Cameron and Nick Clegg attempted another relaunch yesterday. It was telling that the only common ground this warring couple can find these days is the need for...

Elected mayors can make a big difference, ensuring local government reaches its full potential for the community, writes Robin Wales I am a great supporter of elected mayors which, as the mayor of Newham in London’s East End, may not come as a surprise. But I think...

Today, Tuesday 10 January 2012, is a historic day for transport in Britain with the government confirming it will proceed with high speed rail. In fact, it is also the 149th birthday of the London Underground, which is a salutary reminder of the vital importance of...