Londoners facing peak noise levels of more than 100 decibels on three major tube lines

Londoners facing peak noise levels of more than 100 decibels on three major tube lines

Kumail JafferNov 2, 2026

Londoners on three major Tube lines are experiencing “dangerous levels” of noise while on the Underground network, new data shows. Passengers on the Victoria,…

Jeremy Corbyn’s Your Party could contest London Mayoral race in 2028

Jeremy Corbyn’s Your Party could contest London Mayoral race in 2028

Kumail JafferNov 1, 2026

Jeremy Corbyn’s newly formed political party could contest the 2028 London Mayoral election, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. The former Labour…

London ‘at risk of Notre Dame style fire’ due to lack of resources for London Fire Brigade

London ‘at risk of Notre Dame style fire’ due to lack of resources for London Fire Brigade

Kumail JafferOct 30, 2026

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) do not have enough resources to adequately assess and protect London’s heritage sites from future blazes, City Hall has…

Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney launches bid to become Mayor of London

Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney launches bid to become Mayor of London

Kumail JafferSep 12, 2026

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney has launched her bid to become the party’s candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral election by pledging to run…

London Lacks Capacity to Crack Down on Underage Vape Sales, Official Warns

London Lacks Capacity to Crack Down on Underage Vape Sales, Official Warns

Kumail JafferSep 12, 2026

London does not have the enforcement capacity needed to crack down on retailers selling vapes to minors, a senior official has warned. Almost a…

Lammy ‘scopes out run for Labour candidacy if Sadiq Khan steps down’

Lammy ‘scopes out run for Labour candidacy if Sadiq Khan steps down’

Kumail JafferSep 12, 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is preparing for a second run for Mayor of London, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has been…

The Pleasantly Unexpected Side of South East London Living

The Pleasantly Unexpected Side of South East London Living

AdminSep 4, 2026

When it comes to buying a first home in London, many people assume compromise is unavoidable. More space often means moving further out. Affordability…

London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns

London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns

Kumail JafferAug 22, 2026

Bus drivers are being forced to urinate in bottles on board due to a lack of toilets along certain routes in London, a campaigner…

London’s Burial Crisis: how the capital is running out of space for the dead

London’s Burial Crisis: how the capital is running out of space for the dead

Kumail JafferAug 13, 2026

The Mayor of London has been told to use his convening powers to prevent an impending burial space crisis in the capital after a…

Demand outstrips funding as boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme

Demand outstrips funding as boroughs battle for slice of City Hall’s £500k al fresco scheme

Kumail JafferAug 7, 2026

City Hall can help revive London’s ailing hospitality sector through a massive expansion of al fresco dining across the capital, Sir Sadiq Khan’s Deputy…

Tories must choose ‘fresh’ candidate with crime record to win City Hall in 2028, poll suggests

Tories must choose ‘fresh’ candidate with crime record to win City Hall in 2028, poll suggests

Kumail JafferAug 5, 2026

The Conservative Party must put up a “fresh” candidate with strong credentials on crime and policing to stand a chance in the 2028 London…

‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution

‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution

Kumail JafferAug 1, 2026

The Mayor of London should look to the French and impose driving restrictions in the capital during periods of high ozone pollution, the leader…