GLA: Just seven per cent of London’s housing target started in first three months of 2026

GLA: Just seven per cent of London’s housing target started in first three months of 2026

Kumail JafferJun 1, 2026

Research from Real Estate consultants JLL suggests that developers are  hesitant to build in the current market due to a proliferation of unsold stock.…

City of London Corporation refuses publicly to debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom honour

City of London Corporation refuses publicly to debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom honour

Ben LynchMay 22, 2026

The City of London Corporation refused to publicly debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Freedom at a meeting yesterday afternoon, citing concerns over a live criminal investigation…

GLA: Sadiq Khan rules out Westminster return as ‘double jobbing’ deadline closes

GLA: Sadiq Khan rules out Westminster return as ‘double jobbing’ deadline closes

Kumail JafferMay 19, 2026

The Mayor of London has ruled out following his Greater Manchester counterpart’s example in running for a seat in Westminster. Sir Sadiq Khan’s office…

Shakespeare in the Squares

Shakespeare in the Squares

Michael HollandMay 18, 2026

Bring your picnic and wine Shakespeare in the Squares has now announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s…

GLA: TfL accused of “dereliction of duty” over step-free failure in outer London stations

GLA: TfL accused of “dereliction of duty” over step-free failure in outer London stations

Kumail JafferMay 1, 2026

Transport for London (TfL) has been accused of deprioritising commuter stations in its drive to make half the network accessible by 2030. Currently 94…

GLA: Where Labour could struggle in London – and how it could affect City Hall

GLA: Where Labour could struggle in London – and how it could affect City Hall

Kumail JafferApr 24, 2026

Labour’s expected London losses in the local elections could make life much tougher for the Mayor of London, opposition parties have warned. Recent surveys…

Farage thinks some outer London boroughs want to split from the city

Farage thinks some outer London boroughs want to split from the city

Cameron BlackshawApr 10, 2026

Nigel Farage has predicted some outer London boroughs will want to hold referenda in future to decide whether they want to remain part of…

GLA: Estate regeneration actually leading to “degeneration” for many Londoners, Sadiq Khan warned

GLA: Estate regeneration actually leading to “degeneration” for many Londoners, Sadiq Khan warned

Kumail JafferMar 31, 2026

By Kumail Jaffer and Cameron Blackshaw Estate regeneration schemes across London are leading to worsening living conditions, mass displacement and a loss of social…

GLA: “I’m not anti-motorist, I’m anti-death”, Sadiq Khan claims as he considers charging SUV drivers in London

GLA: “I’m not anti-motorist, I’m anti-death”, Sadiq Khan claims as he considers charging SUV drivers in London

Kumail JafferMar 14, 2026

Sadiq Khan has rejected claims of being “anti-car” as he launched a new road safety plan including more 20mph zones and zebra crossings as…

GLA: Mayor of London ‘forcing councils to spend on LTNs rather than potholes’

GLA: Mayor of London ‘forcing councils to spend on LTNs rather than potholes’

Kumail JafferMar 9, 2026

Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of forcing councils to spend money on “anti-motorist” schemes rather than fixing potholes. Thomas Turrell, the Conservative transport…

Mountbatten-Windsor to retain Freedom of City of London

Mountbatten-Windsor to retain Freedom of City of London

Ben LynchMar 8, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is to cling on to one of his remaining honours after a review determined it could not be removed. Reports last year…

GLA: TfL must install bleed control kits on buses, London Assembly proposes

GLA: TfL must install bleed control kits on buses, London Assembly proposes

Kumail JafferMar 6, 2026

Transport for London (TfL) must install lifesaving bleed control kits in all major bus stations and on selected bus routes in areas of serious…