I a speaking at the Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Residents’ Association AGM – combined with the local Buswatch group. I am invited on the strict condition that I keep it non-political and am there as Chair of Transport of the London Assembly.

I had a wonderful romp through all the transport issues of London – under the title of ‘The Good and Bad News’. I talked about the transport challenges of the first term of London Government. It is so wonderful to be able to speak for an hour and take questions on my specialist subject – a rare opportunity in British politics.

There was a fantastic turnout and I am sure that was because so much of what I do on transport at the GLA has a real effect on local issues. It’s a bit like being a doctor going to a party and all the guests telling you their symptoms. There isn’t a person in London who doesn’t have a transport issue that affects their lives.