Political Developments: Greater London Authority Act Flashcards
When was the Greater London Authority Act created?
1999
What did the Act allow for?
The elections of a mayor for London
What was the role of the London mayor?
To govern greater London
Who won the first London mayoral election?
Ken Livingstone
What had the media done to Ken Livingstone in the 1990s? Why?
Demonised him, due to his progressive policies
Name one form of progressive policy Ken Livingstone abided to
Funding lesbian meetings
Name something Livingstone implemented when he was London Mayor
Congestion Charge
What was the aim of the Congestion Charge?
To limit traffic in London
By Livingstone implementing laws while London mayor, what precedent was set for this role?
That being the London mayor would give people power to pass laws
What did the Local Government Act of 2000 do?
Recommended other councils to elect mayors
How many councils elected Mayors in 2000?
20 Councils
