Trump’s Inauguration: What does Trump’s second term mean for London and the UK? Lord Mark Sedwill unpacks the implications of the US election on London and the wider UK Lord Sedwill was formerly Cabinet Secretary & Head of the Civil Service to Prime Ministers Theresa May and...
Looking back: Our impact in 2024 Sarah Danman shares what we’ve been up to over the past 12 months And just like that, 2024 is over! It’s been a busy year for politics in London, the UK, and even internationally. At Centre...
London must do more to help women cycle Eilidh Murray explores why London must do more to help women cycle Eilidh Murray is Chair of the Board at the London Cycling Campaign. We know cycling is great for physical and mental health, for...
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What does the Autumn Budget mean for London? Rob Anderson delves into the impacts of Labour’s first budget on the capital. A declaration of interest – in a past life, I worked at HM Treasury. And, like most people with a passing interest...
The King’s Speech: What does it mean for London? Katie Townsend unpacks the effect of Labour’s initial policy proposals will have on the capital. On Wednesday 17 July, following a landslide victory, the Labour Party set out their key policy...
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Who are the YIMBYs? Jon Tabbush explores the changing politics of housing in London. The last several months have seen a great deal of discussion of YIMBYism (standing for ‘Yes In My Back Yard’) – a...
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One step forward, two steps backwards for private renters – landlord licensing is under threat Jon Tabbush unpacks what the Renters Reform Bill could mean for London’s selective licencing schemes. London’s private rented sector is failing renters. One in six privately rented homes in...
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What is Awaab’s Law? Katie Townsend explains the housing legislation currently moving through parliament, the second blog in the series discussing Awaab’s Law. It’s well-known that London is suffering from a...
What will it take to solve London’s housing crisis? Jon Tabbush and Millie Mitchell share a preview of the findings from our upcoming report, Homes fit for Londoners: Solving London’s Housing Crisis. London has a housing crisis. Our upcoming...
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How can we de-clutter London’s streets? Millie Mitchell explores the negative impacts that street clutter is having in London, and what can be done about it.
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Do Londoners have enough financial incentives to give up their car? Exploring what pushes people to switch how they travel and why combining carrots and sticks is crucial to success.