Does London need a new devolution deal?
The establishment of the mayor of London and the London Assembly in 2000 was a milestone moment for English devolution. With a budget of over \xa320bn and responsibility for key functions \u2013 including transport, policing and economic development \u2013 the mayor of London is one of the most powerful and high-profile figures in British politics.\n\nThe UK government has gone on to devolve powers to other cities and regions across England and in some cases \u2013 such as the \u2018trailblazer\u2019 deals offered to Greater Manchester and the West Midlands \u2013 these powers have gone further than London\u2019s deal.\n\nSo is it time to reopen London\u2019s own devolution settlement? Is there a case for further devolution to the capital \u2013 and if so of which powers? How could the role of the mayor change in the future? And is wider reform of London\u2019s institutions also needed?\n\nAhead of the May 2024 mayoral and assembly elections, the Institute for Government \u2013 in partnership with OnLondon.co.uk \u2013 was pleased to host this event to consider where devolution to London goes next. \n\nWe were joined by an expert panel, comprised of:\n\nAlison Griffin, Chief Executive of London Councils\n\nAlexander Jan, Chair of the Central District Alliance and Hatton Garden BIDs\n\nAntonia Jennings, Chief Executive of Centre for London \n\nProfessor Tony Travers, Director of LSE London\n\nThe event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director for Devolution at the Institute for Government.\n\nWe would like to thank the Central District Alliance BID, the London Heritage Quarter and Primera for kindly supporting this event.