Newham Licensing: Target Criminals Not Landlords
July 20, 2012
When I attended an NLA meeting in Newham in November 2011 and watched the Mayor, Sir Robin Wales talk about his proposed licensing scheme, it became patently obvious to me that he was absolutely determined to make it happen. The room was packed with around 100 landlords who were totally opposed, but as a very experienced politician he just bounced back, even seemed to be enjoying himself. It was a carefully staged appearance, he had brought a team of advisers and […]
