Today, #AssemblyEconomy Chair Hina Bokhari OBE AM spoke to BBC Radio London about today's Committee meeting on prison leavers accessing employment. Find out more about the investigation here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
September 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today, #AssemblyEconomy Chair Hina Bokhari OBE AM spoke to BBC Radio London about today's Committee meeting on prison leavers accessing employment. Find out more about the investigation here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Last week, #AssemblyEconomy published its report – At a crossroads: London’s high streets – alongside Haringey Council and local community groups, with the report calling for greater community involvement in high street regeneration. Read the report in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
April 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Last week, #AssemblyEconomy published its report – At a crossroads: London’s high streets – alongside Haringey Council and local community groups, with the report calling for greater community involvement in high street regeneration. Read the report in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
#AssemblyEconomy leads on scrutinising economic development, culture, skills, sport and tourism in London. You can find out more about their work and the 2025-26 Assembly Members who make up the Committee here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
May 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#AssemblyEconomy leads on scrutinising economic development, culture, skills, sport and tourism in London. You can find out more about their work and the 2025-26 Assembly Members who make up the Committee here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
The number of people being released from prison in London rose by 5 per cent in the year to March 2024, increasing from 9,070 to 9,520. Tomorrow from 2pm, #AssemblyEconomy will question guests about the challenges prison leavers face when seeking employment. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
July 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The number of people being released from prison in London rose by 5 per cent in the year to March 2024, increasing from 9,070 to 9,520. Tomorrow from 2pm, #AssemblyEconomy will question guests about the challenges prison leavers face when seeking employment. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Dr Elliott Johnson, speaking to @londonassembly.bsky.social last week, backed basic income as the most effective way to tackle disincentives and address the health, crime and social harm driven by income insecurity.
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#BasicIncome #AssemblyEconomy
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#BasicIncome #AssemblyEconomy
June 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Dr Elliott Johnson, speaking to @londonassembly.bsky.social last week, backed basic income as the most effective way to tackle disincentives and address the health, crime and social harm driven by income insecurity.
Watch more:
webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly/Eve...
#BasicIncome #AssemblyEconomy
Watch more:
webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly/Eve...
#BasicIncome #AssemblyEconomy
Talk to us! #AssemblyEconomy is investigating the declining number of children in London. Are you an organisation or an expert looking at this? Have you moved out of London, or are you considering moving out of London to have children? www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
September 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Talk to us! #AssemblyEconomy is investigating the declining number of children in London. Are you an organisation or an expert looking at this? Have you moved out of London, or are you considering moving out of London to have children? www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Today, Chair of #AssemblyEconomy, Hina Bokhari OBE AM, spoke with BBC Radio London about the committee investigation into prison leavers seeking employment. Listen to the interview in full: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today, Chair of #AssemblyEconomy, Hina Bokhari OBE AM, spoke with BBC Radio London about the committee investigation into prison leavers seeking employment. Listen to the interview in full: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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#AssemblyEconomy has written to the Mayor calling for a single point of contact to make it easier for organisers to plan and deliver large sporting events in London: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
May 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#AssemblyEconomy has written to the Mayor calling for a single point of contact to make it easier for organisers to plan and deliver large sporting events in London: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
#AssemblyEconomy has called for the Government to work with the GLA to find internet connectivity gaps in London and provide adequate funding to make London a gigabit-capable city. Read the letter in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
May 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#AssemblyEconomy has called for the Government to work with the GLA to find internet connectivity gaps in London and provide adequate funding to make London a gigabit-capable city. Read the letter in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
This morning from 10am, #AssemblyEconomy will speak with organisations about the challenges and opportunities of hiring ex-offenders, and whether the current training provided in prisons is adequate. Tune in live or later: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
September 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This morning from 10am, #AssemblyEconomy will speak with organisations about the challenges and opportunities of hiring ex-offenders, and whether the current training provided in prisons is adequate. Tune in live or later: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
The #AssemblyEconomy report ‘Careers after care: helping care-experienced young Londoners fulfil their potential’ has now been published. The report highlights the difficulties care-experienced young people face when seeking employment, training or education. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
![Marina Ahmad AM
Former Chair of the London Assembly
Economy, Culture and Skills Committee
“[...] Employment, education and training is essential to help people grow, yet we heard shocking statistics that show just how much of a challenge finding those opportunities is for care-experienced people. [...]”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mqdazemi5liauv5c664cphlm/bafkreiezx2pdzlhndkykha2itdp56zjajathvahhvkirphrea25qavgxny@jpeg)
May 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The #AssemblyEconomy report ‘Careers after care: helping care-experienced young Londoners fulfil their potential’ has now been published. The report highlights the difficulties care-experienced young people face when seeking employment, training or education. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
What are the pros and cons of a Universal Basic Income in London? Tune in to the #AssemblyEconomy meeting from 10am to find out: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
June 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
What are the pros and cons of a Universal Basic Income in London? Tune in to the #AssemblyEconomy meeting from 10am to find out: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
Today, #AssemblyEconomy paid a visit to the Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Dalston. Members heard from former prison leavers and partners at Switchback about the work being done to reintegrate ex-offenders into employment. Read more about the Committee investigation here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
September 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today, #AssemblyEconomy paid a visit to the Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Dalston. Members heard from former prison leavers and partners at Switchback about the work being done to reintegrate ex-offenders into employment. Read more about the Committee investigation here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Is London becoming a ‘childfree city’? Tomorrow, #AssemblyEconomy is holding a meeting to discuss current and projected trends relating to birth rates and the number of children in London. Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/could-london...
October 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Is London becoming a ‘childfree city’? Tomorrow, #AssemblyEconomy is holding a meeting to discuss current and projected trends relating to birth rates and the number of children in London. Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/could-london...
On Sunday, Former Chair of #AssemblyEconomy, Marina Ahmad, spoke with BBC Politics London about the Committee’s recent report into the changing nature of London’s High Streets. Read the report in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
May 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
On Sunday, Former Chair of #AssemblyEconomy, Marina Ahmad, spoke with BBC Politics London about the Committee’s recent report into the changing nature of London’s High Streets. Read the report in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
#AssemblyEconomy is investigating the declining number of children in London. Are you an organisation or expert on this? Or have you moved out of London, or are considering moving out of London to have children? We want to hear from you. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
September 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#AssemblyEconomy is investigating the declining number of children in London. Are you an organisation or expert on this? Or have you moved out of London, or are considering moving out of London to have children? We want to hear from you. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
#AssemblyEconomy will meet tomorrow to understand the benefits and drawbacks associated with a Universal Basic Income (UBI) – payments made to all people without a means test or work requirement. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
June 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
#AssemblyEconomy will meet tomorrow to understand the benefits and drawbacks associated with a Universal Basic Income (UBI) – payments made to all people without a means test or work requirement. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
How are London's high streets faring? Tune in from 10am on Sunday to hear former Chair of #AssemblyEconomy, Marina Ahmad AM, speak with BBC Politics London about the recent report: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
May 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
How are London's high streets faring? Tune in from 10am on Sunday to hear former Chair of #AssemblyEconomy, Marina Ahmad AM, speak with BBC Politics London about the recent report: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Tune in to the #AssemblyEconomy meeting from 11.15am this morning to find out why the number of children in London is declining. webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Tune in to the #AssemblyEconomy meeting from 11.15am this morning to find out why the number of children in London is declining. webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
#AssemblyEconomy has today launched its report - London’s high streets: at a crossroad - in Wood Green high street. Marina Ahmad AM spoke to stakeholders about the report and its recommendations: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
April 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
#AssemblyEconomy has today launched its report - London’s high streets: at a crossroad - in Wood Green high street. Marina Ahmad AM spoke to stakeholders about the report and its recommendations: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Today, Shadow Cabinet Member for Economy of the London Youth Assembly joined #AssemblyEconomy for the Committee’s investigation into prison leavers accessing employment, with Hina Bokhari OBE AM asking a question on his behalf.
September 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today, Shadow Cabinet Member for Economy of the London Youth Assembly joined #AssemblyEconomy for the Committee’s investigation into prison leavers accessing employment, with Hina Bokhari OBE AM asking a question on his behalf.
The number of prison leavers accessing employment is lower in London than the national average. Why and what can be done? #AssemblyEconomy will meet tomorrow to find out: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
September 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The number of prison leavers accessing employment is lower in London than the national average. Why and what can be done? #AssemblyEconomy will meet tomorrow to find out: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
#AssemblyEconomy has today published its report ‘Universal Basic Income in London: a review’, which outlines the findings of the Committee’s investigation into Universal Basic Income in the capital. Read the report: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
September 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
#AssemblyEconomy has today published its report ‘Universal Basic Income in London: a review’, which outlines the findings of the Committee’s investigation into Universal Basic Income in the capital. Read the report: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
What are the challenges prison leavers face when seeking employment and what can be done? From 2pm this afternoon, watch the #AssemblyEconomy meeting to find out, live or later: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly
July 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What are the challenges prison leavers face when seeking employment and what can be done? From 2pm this afternoon, watch the #AssemblyEconomy meeting to find out, live or later: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly