Devolution will give London the powers it needs to thrive Opinion The government’s plans for a new era of devolution means three things for London, all of which have the potential for the better and for good, says Sadiq Khan When the late, great John Prescott outlined his vision for a Mayor to lead our capital, he said it would “provide a choice and a voice [...]
The International Investment Summit proves London is open for business Politics London is reclaiming its reputation as a magnet for global investment – and when London thrives, we all do, says Sadiq Khan Today, Britain reclaims its reputation as a magnet for global investment. All told, the government’s International Investment Summit in London has already secured £24bn. This is good news for our economy, for our [...]
Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan tell City A.M.: ‘We will reset the relationship between London and the nation’ rachel reeves and sadiq khan As local and national elections approach, Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan set out a new vision for the capital's relationship with Westminster.
Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan tell City A.M. readers: ‘When you succeed, we all succeed’ January 31, 2024 Rachel Reeves and Sadiq Khan tell City A.M. that Labour will put the full weight of government behind the City and financial services
Sadiq Khan: London needs more powers to ensure its businesses thrive post-Brexit May 23, 2023 Businesses in London are struggling to attract the right talent post-Brexit. To ensure the Square Mile remains the most competitive financial system, London needs more decisional power, writes Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan: Liz Truss, let’s turn the page for London and the UK’s benefit alike September 5, 2022 Sadiq Khan: One of my biggest hopes it that Liz Truss will put a stop the divisive, anti-London approach pursued by her predecessors
Sadiq Khan: London needs to cut its dirty energy addiction and divest from fossil fuel industries June 30, 2022 THE PANDEMIC was devastating for our capital city, country and economy. But the upheaval, loss of life and cost to business that would result from a full-blown climate crisis defies comprehension. It is both unimaginable and unquantifiable. As we host London Climate Action Week, my message is that all of us – cities, businesses and [...]
Financial services were forgotten by Brexit and London deserves better September 21, 2021 I have always been optimistic about London’s ability to bounce back from the terrible economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The good news is my optimism was well founded – as we’re already seeing many positive signs. Our “Let’s Do London” campaign is working, enticing Londoners and visitors back to experience all that central London [...]
Sadiq Khan: London’s Covid recovery must fight injustice and promote a greener capital March 19, 2021 London has faced many difficult times before, but there’s no doubt that the last year has been one of the most testing, traumatic and turbulent periods in our city’s history. In 1945, Londoners rebuilt and renewed, working together to forge a more equal society from the ruins of war. They wanted to ensure that our [...]
Mayor: The toughest Christmas since the Second World War December 20, 2020 Writing exclusively for City A.M., Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he can “barely contain his anger at the confusion and chaos” sowed by Downing Street’s Christmas promises The last-minute announcement of tougher restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19 over Christmas is a bitter blow for millions of Londoners. Our city faces the toughest [...]
