Mainline trains should run as early as the tube and a blanket 20mph speed limit should be imposed on motorists driving through all residential and commercial areas, London’s Green candidate for mayor has argued.

Jenny Jones, a candidate for London Mayor in next week’s city-wide elections, made the claims while launching her outer London policies outside Centre Court shopping centre in Wimbledon Broadway.

She said: “Green Assembly Members have consistently stood up for the needs of those living outside of Central London, and by electing more Greens in May we can make sure strategies on transport, housing and pay take into consideration every community across the capital.”

Criticising the fact that half of trips in outer London are made by car, she also promised to introduce a ring-fenced outer-London fund to invest in improving public transport.

Roy Vickery, the Green candidate for the Merton and Wandsworth London Assembly seat, added: “Green votes in Merton and Wandsworth constituency will demonstrate that we care about our local environment and creating a secure world for our children and grandchildren.”

Mrs Jones is standing for the first time as a mayoral candidate, unlike current Conservative mayor, Boris Johnson, former Labour mayor Ken Livingstone and Liberal Democrat Brian Paddick.

Green candidate for Merton and Wandsworth, Roy Vickery, said: “Green votes in Merton and Wandsworth constituency will demonstrate that we care about our local environment and creating a secure world for our children and grandchildren.

“Greens on the London Assembly will push for improved cycling and pedestrian facilities which in turn will help enhance our communities.

"We will also work towards providing affordable sport and recreation facilities for young people, and creating a wide range of local jobs.”

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