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Islington Tribune - by PETER GRUNER
Published: 11 April 2008

Mayoral candidates pledge to save The Mall

THE Mall, Camden Passage’s “jewel”, became a London mayoral election issue this week with the three major candidates all pledging to save it.
Mayor Ken Livingstone offered his support to the Mall’s beleaguered antique traders during a walkabout last weekend.
Up to 40 traders have been given eviction notices and the owners of the Grade II-listed former tram shed are threatening to sell to a large retail outlet.
Mr Livingstone promised to do everything within his power to “scrutinise the application”.
He added: “Unique places like The Mall are part of what makes London so special. It would be a blow if The Mall were to be lost.”
Conservative candidate and Islington resident Boris Johnson said it was one of his favourite local spots.
He added: “There are lots of places that are sites for what I call special sentimental interest. They have always been under threat from people who want to make a quick buck.”
Liberal Democrat candidate Brian Paddick said it was essential planners take into account local people’s feelings.

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