But Mr Coleman criticised Mr Livingstone for foisting an above-inflation GLA precept increase on Londoners.

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He said the GLA could not comment on whether its powers should be strengthened as that was a matter for government.

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He started his new role on 7 January and is based at the GLA offices in Nottingham, where a third of the GLA's staff are based.

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