Reasons to not forget the London Assembly elections

It’s been heartening to see the national press focus on the contest for London’s mayoralty, but we should not forget that on the same day the political make-up of the…

Lower Emissions Zone – Good News for Central Londoners

Having been born and raised in West Central London and living near the Edgware Road, I have always been concerned about the high levels of air pollution rates in my…

Murad spearheads campaign to get Twenty20 at 2012

With last year’s successful Twenty20 World Cup tournament, twenty over cricket is rapidly increasing in popularity. I believe this version of cricket lends itself well to being a demonstration sport…

Murad calls on Tubelines to pay cleaners the £7.20 London Living Wage

The London Assembly has called on Tube Lines to lift cleaners out of poverty. A motion tabled by Murad demanded that cleaners working on the tube network all be paid…

Murad disputes London Assembly report about crime on buses

Murad and John Biggs, another Labour Assembly Member on the Assembly’s Transport Committee, have spoken out against the Committee’s report into crime on buses. Murad and John say that while…

Get your free low energy light bulb this weekend!

Murad is urging all Londoners to take part in the Mayor’s light bulb amnesty this weekend and make a step to start saving the planet. DIY store B&Q and British…

Murad urges Londoners to recycle Christmas Trees

Today, Murad urged Londoners to recycle their Christmas Trees and other rubbish leftovers from the festive season. He launched the Recycle for London campaign by feeding the 22m Christmas Tree…

Murad Calls for National Levy on Throwaway Shopping Bags

The London Assembly’s Environment Committee today published its report Bag to Basics: Why & How Free Shopping Bags Should be Removed from London’s Shops. Launching the report Deputy Chair of…

Murad calls on the Government to help First Solution Money Transfer Customers

Today, Murad called on the Government to compensate those who lost money because of the collapse of First Solution Money Transfer earlier this year. The company ows up to £3m to 2,000 people…

Murad defends Crossrail

In this week’s West End Extra, Murad responded to an announcement by the Society for Mayfair and St James’s that they will try and legally block the building of Crossrail….