By: James Nickerson

I am a reporter at City A.M. looking at the stories, people and data behind political events from the UK, Europe and further afield. I also write about infrastructure and transport, as well as broader issues around global business.

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EU referendum: Left Leave campaign rally tonight in Euston

May 18, 2016

While the Labour party officially backs remaining in the EU, some on the left are less than impressed by the UK's membership. In that vein, a rally is being held tonight in Euston with a range of speakers who aim to put forward an internationalist argument against the EU. The meeting will be start at [...]
Uber commissioned research says Uber is not the source of London congestion

May 18, 2016

Uber is often blamed for London's congestion, as the city grinds slower and slower to a standstill. But it's not Uber's fault… according to research commissioned by Uber. The research has looked into why London is now the most congested city in Europe, and found the problem is due to e-commerce. How? The research shows that demand [...]
EU referendum: What Brexit means for the mid-market

May 18, 2016

A vote in favour of Brexit presents many challenges to business but the mid-market, niche by nature and agile by necessity, is well placed to adapt. Indeed, it is fundamental that it does so: mid-sized businesses are only going to increase in their importance to the overall economy, forecast to be the fastest growing segment [...]
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan gives backing to Garden Bridge but adds key demands

May 18, 2016

Sadiq Khan has given his backing to the Garden Bridge, but with some heavy caveats. Khan has demanded that the bridge is made more accessible for Londoners in return for his support. The mayor described the Garden Bridge as a project that could rival New York’s High Line, a public park that was built on a [...]
US Presidential Election: Hillary Clinton made to fight on as she and Bernie Sanders take one state each

May 18, 2016

US presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has been forced to fight on after she and rival Bernie Sanders won one state each last night. Clinton declared victory in Kentucky, while Sanders took Oregon. Though Clinton is leading in the number of delegates, Sanders continues to win in some states and mount serious challenges in others. Read [...]
Lord Michael Heseltine says Johnson’s remarks could have ruined his chances of being PM

May 18, 2016

Boris Johnson may have scuppered his chances of becoming the Prime Minister after making "obscene political remarks" during the referendum campaign, a Tory grandee has said. Lord Michael Heseltine said that the former London mayor had behaved "irresponsibly" and "recklessly", adding he would be completely surprised if Johnson now led the country. The comments by [...]
European Investment Bank to back Thames Tideway Tunnel with £700m loan, sparking EU row

May 17, 2016

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a £700m loan for London's "super sewer", the largest ever loan for water investment worldwide, sparking a new row in the EU debate. The 35-year-loan is directed toward the biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the UK water industry, and is aimed at tackling overflows of untreated sewage [...]
Travelling at night is going to get easier as London Overground announces an increase in evening services

May 17, 2016

Londoners are now benefiting from an increase in evening services on the London Overground after growing demand for night term services. London Overground said that key services will increase by 50 per cent after 10pm as extra trains have been added to a number of routes on the network. Mike Stubbs, Director of London Overground, said: "This [...]
Turkey-EU deal could lead to increased risk of terror attacks, EU report says

May 17, 2016

Terrorists and criminals are "expected" to attempt to obtain Turkish passports in the hope of reaching Europe, taking advantaged of the visa-waiver deal between Turkey and the EU, the European Commission has warned. The increased risk of an attack would come "as soon as" the programme kicks in and Turkish citizens are free to travel across Europe without visas, a [...]
EU referendum: Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says Labour key after debate brings out worst of Westminster

May 17, 2016

The referendum campaign has "brought out the worst in Westminster politics", shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said.. Speaking at the TUC in London, McDonnell argued against the use of the tactics employed by both sides on the campaign so far, adding that Labour can save the debate. Instead of focussing on project fear, he said that Remain [...]

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