Val campaigning with shop workers' union USDAW in Croydon on financial pressures facing parents

Murad Qureshi AM Condemns Callous “Remploy” Decision

Proposals for the closure of the Remploy Electronics factory at Acton have been condemned by London Assembly Member Murad Qureshi. The factory employs 32 local disabled people and has provided employment in the area for 44...[more]

Appeal to use canal to transport Crossrail tunnels

Plans to use 30,000 heavy goods lorries to transport Crossrail tunnel segments down Harrow Road have been rubbished by those in charge of the Grand Union Canal. [more]

Read Val's Spring Update

Click here to read Val's latest news on the South London Line, pedestrian and cycling safety issues and tackling anti-social behaviour.[more]

'Queen of shops' helps to save furniture co-op from Crossrail

A London furniture store described as a "beacon of community life" has been saved from demolition after an eight-month campaign. [more]

Mayor Johnson slammed for falling far short of insulation retrofit targets

London Assembly Member and Chair of Environment Committee Murad Qureshi today slammed Mayor Boris Johnson for failing to meet his own paltry targets on insulating Londoner’s homes. [more]

Mayor Johnson's record challenged by Murad Qureshi AM

Boris Johnson this week came under pressure from Assembly member Murad Qureshi over his record as Mayor. Murad said the Mayor had broken his promises on youth violence, easing the financial burden on Londoners and increasing...[more]