Some politicians and political commentators try to talk down and denigrate our capital. I wrote for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on why the false image they peddle is not the London I know and millions love:
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, addresses the increasing number of claims by those in the media and politics of the capital city’s apparent decline
London felt like the economic and cultural capital of the EU. It's a tribute to its resilience that it's still a vibrant world city despite brexit.
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Spot on. In so many ways London is better than it ever has been. You only need to see the state of our parks, the new green spaces and trees, the quality of the Thames, the change to areas like Kings Cross.
As an immigrant who came to the UK 30 years ago on a skills visa, I started working around the UK but fell in love with London, for many of the reasons you write about. And football. Thanks for stating the facts.
Well said.
London is a terrific place, and it has a good mayor who really gets it.
London has always been a world city, that is part of what it makes it so special and great. Seeing the way some people from the right slag the city off is really frustrating and not my experience as someone who has lived most of my life here.
Stop lying.
London is a magnificent city, with fantastic people.
You’re in a party led by a man who said immigration did “incalculable damage”.
I’ll believe you’re tackling racism when you demand Starmer is removed as Labour leader.
Is called jealousy.
London has issues, but when compared to almost all cities in the world is awesome and inclusive
Well said Sir. I'm a proud Londoner and always have been. You have done a great job advancing the causes of Londoners, but there is a long way to go until we have true equality in the city.
