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More investment for London
Boris Johnson, the London Mayor, yesterday called on the government to continue investing in the capital, which he said was the “locomotive” for the recovery in the UK. During his speech to the Tory conference, Johnson argued that other parts of the country – such as Manchester, where the Conservatives are meeting – relied on London to ensure their economic success. He warned the coalition not to cut the city’s transport budget for “short-term political gain”.