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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 16h

It is absolutely essential that TfL has the regulatory powers it needs to make sure robotaxis are safe. Read more about what our London Assembly investigation found here: www.london.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It's called the Mayor's Action Plan for Deaf and Disabled Londoners, yet it turns out Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wasn't actually involved in a single meeting and didn't even attend its launch. More than disappointing. It's wrong.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Rejoin the Customs Union. Rejoin the Single Market. The Liberal Democrats have been saying it for a long time. It is good to see Andy Burnham is listening. @hinabokharild.bsky.social

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Such a privilege to visit the Gardens of Peace Muslim cemetery in Havering. But like the rest of London, this cemetery is rapidly running out of space. I'm calling on the Mayor to do better and have a plan to tackle this looming crisis of burial space in London.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Had a great evening supporting @christopherfrench.bsky.social and the @lambethlibdems.bsky.social What a fabulous candidate who will be an amazing councillor. #VoteLibDem #Lambeth #London #LocalPolitics

Hina selfie with Chris French and other activists holding up his leaflets

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I am frustrated! And annoyed. See my comments below to find out why. 👇🏽

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Britain feels broken because it is being held back. People feel powerless, and they can't hold the powerful to account. Liberal Democrats want to change our politics so that, together, we can fix our country.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What's in a name? Apparently nothing when it comes to TfL's new Sustainable Access Measure, which doesn’t include cycling – sustainable transport – or measure if those journeys are actually accessible. So I asked TfL when they plan to change it..."No timescale".

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sadiq Khan agrees: the London Fire Brigade should receive a special grant from central government to fund the extra demands of serving a capital city. Let's see what the Budget on 28th October says..

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fantastic to celebrate #AmigoMonth at City Hall today! London's Latin American, Hispanic, Iberian and Lusophone communities make an extraordinary contribution to our city's culture, economy and everyday life. Our diversity is what makes London so special. ❤️

Hina Bokhari with a group of people at City Hall celebrating Amigo Month

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

London's firefighters are absolute heroes. Thanks to everyone at Finchley fire station for giving us an insight into what you do. It really brought home just how tough your job is - and we are all so grateful for your service.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 14/09/2026

Patrick Stillman is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Holborn & St Pancras. The people of Holborn & St Pancras deserve better than politicians using the constituency as a personal platform. Patrick will focus on what matters: the cost of living and housing.

A Candidate announcement poster for Patrick Stillman, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Holborn & St Pancras by-election.

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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

(1/2) The Disability Action Plan is here! Thank you to all who contributed, and we are pleased that some of our recommendations made it into the final plan. Special thanks to @hinabokharild.bsky.social and @debbieweekesb.bsky.social for their vital contributions. Read the plan with BSL + Easy Read👇

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 12/09/2026

Unlimited donations from unaccountable sources are a threat to democratic integrity. We're calling on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to cap political donations. Last week we raised this in the Commons. This week we've chased the minister again, because this cannot wait.

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Lambeth Liberal Democrats @lambethlibdems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Great to sine @hinabokharild.bsky.social and Councillor Chris Nicholson out supporting Chris French in Myatts Field tonight

Two men and a woman smiling and standing on the Cowley Estate

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 11/09/2026

Happy Rosh Hashanah from the Liberal Democrats!

Happy Rosh Hashanah — greeting from the Liberal Democrats, displayed in large red serif type above a plate of ripe apples.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sadiq Khan would be right to look at wood burning. It's a major source of harmful PM2.5 pollution. Only a tiny minority actually rely on it for heating. We should be looking seriously at phasing it out, with support for those who depend on it www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consum...

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Lib Dem Peers @libdempeers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Disabled young people locked out of their own savings are a step closer to getting them back. Lib Dem peers yesterday defeated the government by 248 votes to 163, winning a change that lets families access Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs without going to court.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Everything is wonderful in the #LibDem world! (Especially when our NottingHill carnival motion passed despite the #Tory and #Reform objections.) #nottinghillcarnival #london

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There are serious concerns about Palantir's involvement with grave human rights abuses. Now the litigious tech giant is also suing the Mayor's Office for Police and Crime. Today we fought for the London Assembly to agree we should keep Palantir out of our NHS and out of the Met Police.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Well, this is not reassuring. Watch London's Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe at a complete loss for words when I asked a serious question about what he plans to do about London's impending burial crisis. Evidently, nothing.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sadiq Khan's promise of 50% of tube stations being step-free by 2030 isn't looking good - yet today his Deputy Mayor insisted that's still the promise. Let's hope TfL pull their finger out because this level of access just isn't good enough.

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank you for pushing him on this Hina.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Across London, car and bike meet ups are causing so much distress to residents. That's why the Liberal Democrats have written today to the Met, asking for an update on what they are doing to tackle the problem and whether they have the resources they need.

Page one of a letter from London Assembly Liberal Democrats Hina Bokhari AM and Gareth Roberts AM to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, dated 4 September 2026, titled “Tackling dangerous and anti-social car and bike meets in London”. The letter raises concerns about organised car and motorbike meets, including weekly gatherings in Alperton involving dangerous riding, excessive engine revving and littering. It welcomes recent Met enforcement action, including the seizure of 90 vehicles in Hyde Park and Kensington and Chelsea, and asks what operational activity is taking place across London and how strengthened Section 59 vehicle-seizure powers are being used.

Page two of the London Assembly Liberal Democrats’ letter to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley about dangerous and anti-social car and bike meets. It asks whether the Met is systematically using residents’ video footage, CCTV and ANPR; how it is tackling cloned or false number plates; what support is being given to boroughs seeking High Court injunctions; and whether the removal of dedicated anti-social behaviour officer roles has reduced specialist capacity. The letter calls for a stronger, coordinated London-wide response and is signed by Hina Bokhari OBE AM and Gareth Roberts AM.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

TfL’s advertising network can reach millions of Londoners. We should be making much better use of it. My comments to @itsmylondon.bsky.social here: www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...

Hina Bokhari AM speaking at a London Assembly meeting. The accompanying article quotes her calling for greater transparency over the Mayor’s use of advertising space across the TfL network and arguing that it should be used more for public information campaigns.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Mayor has the power to use the TfL network to get important public health messages in front of millions. So today I asked: why not use some of that advertising space to warn people about the health risks of wood-burning stoves, rather than more self-promotion? @mumsforlungs.bsky.social

Poster in a London Underground station advertising the Mayor of London’s universal free school meals programme. It features the headline “FREE SCHOOL MEALS – Because no child should go hungry” above a photograph of Sadiq Khan sitting at a table and talking with primary school children eating lunch.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Mayor promised compensation. So called "good will" payments of £300-500 were never going to be good enough. Not surprising legal action against TfL the only recourse left to drivers whose lives were turned upside down by the licensing backlog crisis. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Uber driver takes TfL to court over ‘pain‘ caused by licence renewal delay

Julius Mugabo launches landmark case as union says thousands in capital lost incomes due to ‘broken system’

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sixty years of Notting Hill Carnival. This is what London is all about. London at its best. Our history, our diversity, our fight against racism. And Notting Hill Carnival deserves to stay in Notting Hill

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Notting Hill Carnival couldn’t happen without the @metpoliceuk working tirelessly to make sure crowds are safe – thank you to all the officers working so hard today, many working overtime, to look after this most special of events. #nottinghillcarnival2026 #nottinghill #metpolice

Hina talking to the police about the Live Facial Recognition cameras

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

When is the government going to step up its efforts to stop the sale of dangerous e bike batteries and conversion kits?

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's great the Mayor of London is funding Islamophobia training for young people, teachers and communities. But why does he continue to refuse to do the same for the Met, the LFB, TfL? The call is coming from inside the house, Mr Mayor. Answer it!

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Nine years after Grenfell, disabled Londoners are still telling us they fear being trapped in their homes if there is a fire. New evacuation-plan rules do not cover everyone who needs them. Fire safety cannot depend on an arbitrary building-height threshold. www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...

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Disabled Londoners in high rises live in fear with no fire evac plan

The Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry recommended that personalised evacuation plans be prepared for disabled residents, but new legislation only applies to buildings over 11 metres tall

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

London is a wonderful and diverse city. When it matters we come together. I was so touched to see so many come together to stand up to racism in the vigil for Professor Jason Arday.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A sixfold rise in anti-Muslim hate in London. Dehumanisation of Muslims now an everyday occurrence. Threats of violence high. So why is there still no explicit Islamophobia training in organisations like the Met and TfL? London can and must do better. www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...

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Inside the 'sustained escalation' of anti-Muslim hate plaguing London

Misinformation, AI bots and the rise of the far right are all contributing to anti-Islamic sentiment in the capital

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This is not an isolated incident. Islamophobia has become normalised and Muslim women are bearing the brunt. The warning lights are flashing. What will it take for the Mayor and Government to step up the response? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Muslim woman threatened on London bus says abuse is daily

Salsabil says she was verbally abused on a bus because she was wearing her niqab.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Looks like you had fun! Love visiting fire stations 😁

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The #BuildingSafetyCrisis is still affecting thousands of #London families. Many living in East Village have been trapped living in the same flat, unable to sell because of fire defects. I'm glad the Deputy Mayor agreed to meet alongside myself and residents to discuss progress on remediation.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are #TfL about to make a huge mistake? TfL's #pedicab regulations will mean: 🚲 Unsustainable licensing fees for already demonstrably compliant businesses 🚲Disproportionate fares for businesses operating London-wide 🚲 Potential ruin for many businesses in London

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We need to end the Wild West that currently is pedicabs in #London. Now I've written to the Dept. Mayor and TfL Commissioner calling on them to delay these regulations to ensure they work alongside #businesses that employ people fairly, and provide #green #transport for Londoners.

Dear Andy and Seb,
I am writing following concerns raised by Pedal Me about the planned commencement of the pedicab regulations on 30 October this year.
I support proper regulation of London's pedicab industry, as made clear in the consultation response made on 18t February by the London Assembly Transport Committee, of which I am member. Passengers should be able to expect safe vehicles, properly checked riders, fair fares and accountable operators. However, I have since become concerned that the current timetable and framework could prevent even responsible operators from continuing to provide passenger services.
Businesses like Pedal Me already operate to many of the standards the new regime is intended to introduce. It directly employs its riders, undertakes right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks, carries public liability insurance, identifies riders and vehicles,

When Pedal Me reached out to me, on account of my previous championing of cargo bikes and their expanded use across the city, they highlighted a number of key concerns. These include the availability of adequate insurance, a workable fares framework, and licensing costs.
Firstly, it is my understanding that there is currently no hire-or-reward insurance product available in the UK market that meets the new requirements for pedal-powered passenger vehicles. If operators cannot purchase the required insurance, they cannot obtain a licence regardless of how compliant they are in every other respect. This raises serious questions about whether 30 October remains a realistic commencement date.
Second, the fares framework. The regulations do not appear to allow a booking or pickup fee before the passenger is seated. This may work for street-hail pedicabs in central London, but it creates a major problem for a dispatched service covering the whole city. A rider travelling significant distances to collect a passenger would receive no payment for that journey. In practice, this could make pre-booked pedicab services outside central London commercially unviable.
Third, licensing costs. Pedal Me estimates that licensing its projected 98 passenger-cleared riders in the first year, annual driver renewal costs as well as vehicle and operator fees would amount to around £35-£40,000 in total costs. This risks forcing an already compliant operator out of the passenger market before the new system has had a chance to bed in.
I therefore call upon TfL to do the following:
1. Delay commencement beyond 30" October 2026 until a compliant insurance product is available and the outstanding issues have been resolved.
2. Review the fares framework so that pre-booked services can charge a reasonable and transparent pickup or booking fee.
3. Reduce or waive licensing fees during a transitional period for existing operators that can demonstrate high standards of compliance.
4. Introduce a trans…

I would also welcome in your response to this letter an update on TfL's work with the insurance market and what contingency arrangements are being considered if no suitable insurance product is available by 30th October.
More broadly, this should be considered alongside TL's role in promoting fair employment standards across London's transport sector.
Responsible operators that directly employ their workforce should not be placed at a competitive disadvantage against business models with lower employment costs. I would welcome consideration of how TfL can use its existing private-hire licensing powers to reinforce appropriate employment standards.
A managed delay to the implementation of these regulations would not meaningfully weaken the purpose of the legislation. It would however give TfL the opportunity to ensure that the new regime is workable, protects passengers and workers, and allows responsible operators to continue serving Londoners.
I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely.

Hina Bokhari OBE AM

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Mayor of London is letting #DisabledPeople down. Whether it's quantity or quality, he needs to put Disabled Londoners at the centre of his housing strategy. Thank you to @AdamGabsiLDN from @inclusionlondon for showing me around his home! #accessbility #housing

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We are running out of burial space in #London. The Mayor of London cannot ignore this growing crisis. My comments in the BBC and @standard.co.uk.web.brid.gy www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sutton's Local Plan Consultation closes TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to have a say on the future of our borough, and find out more about existing plans to boost our neighbourhoods. www.sutton.gov.uk/planning-and...

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Sutton’s Local Plan Review

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