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London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
Communities
London Councils Urge Capital's MPs To Oppose Local Funding Reforms
The body representing local authorities in London is urging MPs in the capital to push back against government proposals for funding reform, with a briefing note seen by PoliticsHome warning that they would mean "devastating" cuts to councils.
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
Culture
By Rachel Blake MP
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
London is a city built on culture and culture is built on connection
Where was commitment to the Met in the Spending Review?
Home affairs
By Luke Taylor MP
Where was commitment to the Met in the Spending Review?
Yes, the Chancellor had priorities to balance. But surely keeping the millions who live under the care of our single-largest police force had to be near the very top of that list?
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review
Communities
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review
London Labour MPs have publicly expressed concern over suggestions that the capital is set to miss out on key funding at Wednesday's Spending Review. 
Sadiq Khan must follow through with his drug commission’s recommendations
Home affairs
By Meg Jones
Sadiq Khan must follow through with his drug commission’s recommendations
The transformational recommendations in the London Drugs Commission can be enacted without a change of law. Mayor Khan should seize this huge opportunity.
Investing in Transport for London is a pro-growth move
Transport
By Natasha Irons MP
Investing in Transport for London is a pro-growth move
For years, the Tories failed Transport for London. By creating a long-term funding deal for the city's famous transport system, this Labour government would not only grow the capital, but also the country.
Tales from the tide: Rachel Blake reviews 'Secrets of the Thames'
Books & culture
Tales from the tide: Rachel Blake reviews 'Secrets of the Thames'
Navigate your way to the London Museum Docklands to enjoy these remarkable treasures once lost to the Thames but restored to us by modern-day mudlarks
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
The UK is often described as the most regionally unequal developed country. The issue, say experts, hasn't been London overperforming, but second cities underperforming. To truly address this, regions require much more political power, reports Benedict Cooper
Liberal Democrat MP Calls For More Police Officers In London Schools
Education
Liberal Democrat MP Calls For More Police Officers In London Schools
The Liberal Democrat spokesperson for London Luke Taylor has called for more police officers in schools across the capital after an uptick in knife crime.
Does The Treasury Value Regions?
Economy
Does The Treasury Value Regions?
Benedict Cooper looks at the thorny issue of how we can guarantee an equal share of the pie around the country
MPs Urged To Be 'Wary' Of Mobile Phone Theft Near Parliament
Home affairs
MPs Urged To Be "Wary" Of Mobile Phone Theft Near Parliament
Government Whips have urged Labour MPs to be careful when using mobile phones near Westminster after "a number" reported having their devices stolen.
'Astonishing': Lord Stevenson reviews 'Blitz'
Books & culture
By Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
'Astonishing': Lord Stevenson reviews 'Blitz'
A visceral portrayal of people enduring the horrors of nightly bombing, Steve McQueen’s superb film calls out to be seen on a big screen
Senior London Tory Refuses To Vote For Any Leadership Candidate
Political parties
Senior London Tory Refuses To Vote For Any Leadership Candidate
Andrew Boff, Chair of the London Assembly, has said he will not vote for any of the Conservative leadership candidates as he is "appalled" by their approaches to migration and human rights.
'You Are Scared”: Uma Kumaran Says Abuse Nearly Made Her Give Up Dreams Of Being An MP
Political parties
"You Are Scared”: Uma Kumaran Says Abuse Nearly Made Her Give Up Dreams Of Being An MP
Former Keir Starmer aide Uma Kumaran talks to Harriet Symonds about working for Loto, a gloomy economic forecast, and fears for her safety. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
London Tory Candidate Says 'Corrosive' NIMBYism Must Be Defeated
Political parties
London Tory Candidate Says "Corrosive" NIMBYism Must Be Defeated
A Conservative candidate in London, where the party faces the prospect of an electoral wipe out on 4 July, believes his party must take on the "corrosive" force of NIMBYism to help rebuild its support in urban areas like the capital.
Tories Suffer Tough Local Elections As Labour Cleans Up In Mayorals
Political parties
Tories Suffer Tough Local Elections As Labour Cleans Up In Mayorals
The Conservatives have faced a second difficult day of local election results, after Labour took the mayoralty in the West Midlands beating Tory incumbent Andy Street, and Sadiq Khan comfortably beat Susan Hall to retain the London position.
Rosena Allin-Khan reviews 'The End We Start From'
Books & culture
By Rosena Allin-Khan MP
Rosena Allin-Khan reviews 'The End We Start From'
This eerily relatable climate change drama – featuring a compelling performance from Jodie Comer as a new mother struggling to survive the aftermath of a catastrophic flood – is definitely worth a watch despite its flaws
London’s super sewer is nearly here – but we must keep making progress Partner content
Health
By Andy Mitchell CBE, Tideway CEO
London’s super sewer is nearly here – but we must keep making progress
The Thames Tideway Tunnel will begin protecting the River Thames next year. We must
use this momentum and keep driving toward better infrastructure and a better future.
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council comments on the expansion of the ULEZ scheme to Greater London
Commenting on the expansion of the ULEZ scheme (from 29 August) to cover Greater as well as Central London, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council said:
New Uxbridge MP Wants To Be The “Voice Of The People” And Stop ULEZ
Environment
New Uxbridge MP Wants To Be The “Voice Of The People” And Stop ULEZ
Steve Tuckwell, the newly elected MP for Boris Johnson’s former seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip, has said he wants to be the “voice of the people” and continue to push back against the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) scheme into outer London.
Wimbledon Expansion Could Have 'National Ramifications' For Building On Protected Land
Communities
Wimbledon Expansion Could Have "National Ramifications" For Building On Protected Land
As the expansion of Wimbledon’s tennis courts is hit with further delays, local MP Stephen Hammond has urged all sides to improve the application, arguing that the proposed development could have “national ramifications”.
Tories Will Keep Fighting Labour On ULEZ Despite High Court Defeat
Environment
Tories Will Keep Fighting Labour On ULEZ Despite High Court Defeat
The Conservatives will continue to attack the Labour Party over the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) despite the High Court ruling on Friday morning that London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to expand the daily charge to the outer reaches of the capital is legal.
Conservatives Lose Councils In Senior Tory MPs' Patches 
Political parties
Conservatives Lose Councils In Senior Tory MPs' Patches 
Liberal Democrats have made headway in councils represented by senior Tories including two former Prime Ministers, an acting Cabinet Minister, and a former Party Chair who was sacked by Rishi Sunak.
We need a long-term plan to make our financial services world-leading once again
Economy
By Chris Hayward
We need a long-term plan to make our financial services world-leading once again
The failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse in recent weeks prompted unrest in the global banking sector. Such collapses show how quickly long-established financial institutions can be engulfed by crisis, and perhaps more importantly, the critical need for high regulatory standards.