London First

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London First is a not for profit[1] advocacy group with a membership composed of leaders of businesses in London, United Kingdom.[2][3][4] As of 2008, it represented 300 London based businesses.[2]

Its stated aim is to "to make London the best city in the world in which to do business".[5] Its current Chief Executive Officer is Jo Valentine.[3][4]

London First has supported plans to provide roofing over major roads in London amongst other transport infrastructure developments, a proposal currently under consideration by London mayor Boris Johnson.[3] It has criticised the Cameron ministry's proposal to require a bond of £ 3 000 for some visitors to the UK.[4]

London First has been confirmed as a partner in the 2014 "Wikimania".[6]

References

  1. ↑ "About London First". London First. 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hill, Dave (27 March 2008). "London mayoral debate - Wednesday 26 March 2008". The Guardian (Guardian Media Group). Retrieved 3 August 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Millward, David (10 July 2013). "Capital's major roads could be covered". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group). Retrieved 3 August 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Jo Valentine (1 August 2013). "Poorly-designed immigration policies are damaging the London economy". City A.M. Retrieved 3 August 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Our Mission". London First. 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Wikimania 2014 in London". Wikimedia Foundation. Retrieved 7 August 2013. 

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