The Benefits of Governing Transparently

Sir Edward Lister, Deputy Mayor of London,  joins us on the breakfast grille. London will be the first non-Asian, non-Muslim nation to host the World Islamic Economic Forum in October 2013. Sir Edward Lister comes with vast experience in the political arena having been an elected official for more than 20 years. We discuss:

- ministerial declaration of interests in the UK

- how transparency influences perception and the importance of it

- why UK MPs were abusing the expense claim system

- how Sir Edward created the "most successful value-for-money local authority"

- the time it takes to make effective changes

- policy planning in a crowded London

- London's reliance on public transportation

- linking increased tax charges to benefits to society

- why London wants to host the WIEF

- the aims of the WIEF

- the rift between the muslim and non-muslim society in the UK