GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners

GLA: London Councils vows to continue funding Freedom Pass after pressure from campaigners

Kumail JafferJun 21, 2026

London Councils have pledged to maintain the Freedom Pass, which allows free travel on public transport for those aged 66 or over, following pressure…

GLA: More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures

GLA: More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures

Kumail JafferJun 19, 2026

More than a million homes in London may need significant upgrades to help curb the capital’s overheating crisis, the London Assembly has heard. The…

GLA: TfL must utilise new powers to crack down on e-bike “nuisance” parking, Labour say

GLA: TfL must utilise new powers to crack down on e-bike “nuisance” parking, Labour say

Kumail JafferJun 8, 2026

Transport for London (TfL) must use new regulatory powers granted by the government to crack down on “nuisance” e-bike parking, City Hall Labour have…

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…