London doesn’t need an ambassador Mayor – it needs a chief executive Opinion The capital punches below its weight because it can’t govern itself. Slash the number of boroughs, reform the London Assembly and give the Mayor revenue-raising powers to unleash London, says Joe Hill To be the Mayor of London is to be the leader of a global capital city. It is a different job to the [...]
Labour rail pledge in doubt after £3bn private contract to run London Overground London Mayor London Mayor Said Khan has caused a row within the Labour party after First Group was awarded a £3bn deal to operate the London Overground, a move which seemingly flies in the face of Labour’s manifesto commitment to bring railways back into public ownership. On Tuesday the London-listed transport group revealed that it would begin [...]
The best 25th birthday present for the GLA would be more devolution Opinion 25 years since the GLA’s creation, London has made major strides in devolved policy areas, particularly in transport, but now urgently needs more fiscal powers and a formalised partnership between boroughs and central government, says Antonia Jennings Trailblazing. The first of its kind. A UK leader in regional devolution settlements. All phrases which have been [...]
Growth plan: Sadiq Khan wants to boost London economy by £100bn February 27, 2025 Sir Sadiq Khan unveiled his plan to “turbocharge” London’s economy, claiming it could boost the capital’s coffers by £107bn by 2035. The mayor unveiled what he’s called the London Growth Plan at Imperial College London’s campus, in a speech to council leaders, businesses and media. Sir Sadiq’s plan for the capital aims to put an [...]
London’s new government: Will a third term for Sadiq Khan bring any change? May 7, 2024 With London headed to be completely governed by Labour, Sadiq Khan could lose his excuse for failing to deliver, writes Eliot Wilson.
Mayoral election 2024: Reform UK candidate gets seat on London Assembly May 5, 2024 Reform UK candidate Alex Wilson has become the first party member elected to the London Assembly.