Why is the Treasury sabotaging an agreed plan to save the Tube?

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Issues concerning the future of the London Underground are discussed. It is argued that Bob Kiley, the Transport Commissioner for London, should be given unified management control.

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The best result for Mr Blair is to lose to Ken Livingstone on the Tube

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There are widespread concerns about the UK government's plans for running the London Underground under a Public Private Partnership scheme. The fact that the government is ignoring these concerns highlights some of the key weaknesses of New Labour.

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Labour's new pragmatism is on the right track

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The UK government is clearly taking an extremely pragmatic approach to policy-making at all levels. This is reflected in the revelation that it may consider full or partial privatization as an option for London Underground PLC. Government ministers are facing severe spending restraints, and it is therefore not unnatural that they are considering seeking input from the private sector. A similarly pragmatic approach is being adopted in relation to the National Health Service.

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