I received an email from a local resident who had experienced a con-man attempt and who asked that I publicise it in case anyone else might be caught by it. So thank you to my constituent and this is his tale.

The gentleman received a knock on the door from a woman purporting to be a neighbour who had just got home by taxi and did not have the £18.00 fare. She didn’t convince him and she left empty handed. At the time he couldn’t decide if it was genuine or a con. He thought about contacting the police but did not in case it was a genuine plea for help. Of course that is what the con men and women are preying on.

On Tuesday this gentleman had a visit by the local uniformed officers who asked if he had been approached in the manner above and, therefore, confirming that it was a confidence trick. He felt that they will obviously move on to different area of the borough so it might be worth warning people through my means of communications.
You have been warned!

Today is the debate on animal welfare and finally I get to vote against tail-docking of dogs. I have no hesitation – despite arguments about working dogs needing to be exempt. It’s fashion for the most part – and cruel!

Another phone call from Ming’s office – and I am now also London Spokesperson!