London Assembly activity report

A year after the London elections, LGT has produced a report summarising the activity of politicians at City Hall on issues concerning Gypsy and Traveller Londoners.

The report includes information about the engagement of London Assembly Members with the London Gypsy and Traveller Forum manifesto and meetings, and the questions they have submitted at Mayor’s Question Time as a result.

Read the report below or download it here.

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