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Promoting London in the interests of all its people, places and businesses as a global city and powerhouse of the economy
The APPG for London is a forum for MPs and Peers to work together on a cross-party basis to strengthen the capital's voice in Parliament. The group’s purpose is to promote the capital in the interests of all Londoners.
London Councils provides the secretariat to the group on behalf of London government including the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The group is listed on the APPG Register.
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Events programme
Previous meetings
AGM – Monday 4 March 2024
Officers were elected for the year ahead at the APPG for London's AGM. We were also joined by Alison Griffin, Chief Executive, London Councils who gave a presentation on the capital's devolution story and spoke with MPs about what further devolution in London could look like.
APPG for London minutes 04.03.24
Income and Expenditure Statement 2023-24
Private roundtable with the Housing Ombudsman – Monday 29 January 2024
Social housing provides secure, affordable homes for hundreds of thousands of Londoners. However, too many social homes are in inadequate condition and tenants do not always receive the quality of support they need and deserve. Ahead of regulatory changes from April 2024, the APPG for London and Housing Ombudsman held a private roundtable with social housing providers.
APPG for London minutes 29.01.24
Apprenticeships and social mobility – Monday 13 November 2023
Apprenticeships are an important means of social mobility, however London has seen a decline in the number of young people starting apprenticeships since the introduction of apprenticeship levy. This is concerning given London's higher than average youth unemployment levels and the cost of living crisis. This joint meeting of the APPG for London and the APPG for Apprenticeships examined what can be done to ensure apprenticeships continue to be one way of boosting social mobility both in London and across the country.
APPG for London minutes 13.11.23
London’s housing affordability crisis – Monday 17 July 2023
Housing in London is becoming considerably less affordable, with demand for properties far outstripping supply. The APPG for London heard new research from Savills and LSE into the supply of private rented sector accommodation in London as well as the latest London borough homelessness survey data, followed by a panel discussion. See coverage by OnLondon.
APPG for London minutes 17.07.23
Summer reception – Monday 26 June 2023
The APPG for London brought together London MPs, Peers and guests from across London local government, business, charities, academia and the media at our summer reception. We were joined by speakers including Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Minister for Housing and Homelessness Felicity Buchan.
AGM – Monday 24 April 2023
Officers were elected for the year ahead at the APPG for London's AGM. We were also joined by guest speaker Martin Machray, Executive Director of Performance for London, NHS England who gave an update on current health issues in the capital.
APPG for London minutes 24.04.23
Income and Expenditure Statement 2022-23
How are young Londoners navigating the cost-of-living crisis? – Monday 6 March 2023
At this event in partnership with London Youth, MPs and Peers heard first-hand accounts from young Londoners about the challenges they face and the ways in which rising costs are affecting their daily lives.
APPG for London minutes 06.03.23
Winter reception – Wednesday 14 December 2022
The group brought together London MPs, Peers and representatives from across London government, business and other key organisations at this year's winter reception. We were joined by speakers including Paul Scully MP, Minister for London and Cllr Georgia Gould, Chair of London Councils.
London homelessness briefing – Monday 5 December 2022
The APPG for London and APPG for Ending Homelessness met to discuss the strategies in place to support homeless Londoners and policy priorities for reducing homelessness in the capital. Speakers included Jamie Carswell, Co-Chair of the London Housing Directors' Group, Jasmine Basran, Head of Policy and Campaigns, Crisis and Jacob Quagliozzi, Director of England, Housing Justice. See coverage by Local Government Chronicle.
APPG for London minutes 05.12.22
Supporting Londoners facing cost-of-living pressures – Monday 17 October 2022
The APPG met to discuss the pressures facing Londoners and perspectives from the local government, voluntary, and business sectors. See coverage by OnLondon.
APPG for London minutes 17.10.22
Have your say: London's plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Monday 27 June 2022
All London MPs were invited to hear from the Greater London Authority and London Councils about the proposed approach to London’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment plan, before it was submitted to the government for consideration.
Watch a recording of this meeting
Staying local to go far: Modern universities as placemakers in London – Wednesday 15 June 2022
This roundtable organised with MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, considered London's skill needs and universities' links with industry in the context of levelling up.
London's response to the Ukraine refugee crisis – Monday 23 May 2022
Parliamentarians were invited to discuss London's response to the Ukraine refugee crisis to date, hear from external speakers and share best practice from across the city.
APPG for London minutes 23.05.22
AGM – Monday 28 March 2022
All Parliamentarians were invited to attend the AGM of the APPG for London where the officers were elected.
APPG for London minutes 28.03.22
Spending Review 2021: Priorities for economic recovery, levelling up, and London's local services – Wednesday 22 September 2021
Ahead of the government unveiling its spending review and autumn budget, London parliamentarians were invited to a briefing and discussion on the capital's priorities in the context of securing the post-pandemic economic recovery and the government's levelling up agenda.
APPG for London minutes 22.09.21
Business Recovery in London – Monday 5 July 2021
London businesses were disproportionately hit by the pandemic. At this meeting, London parliamentarians heard from London’s business community about the support they need to recover and the pivotal role of business in the future economic growth of the whole country.
APPG for London minutes 05.07.21
What next for London's businesses? – Tuesday 8 September 2020
The APPG brought together experts from the City of London Corporation, UK Hospitality, and the London Economic Action Partnership to discuss how the capital's businesses have coped with Covid-19 and what needs to happen next to ensure they recover.
APPG for London minutes 08.09.20
Covid-19's impact on London boroughs' finances – Wednesday 24 June 2020
In its first-ever virtual meeting, the APPG considered the impact of Covid-19 on London boroughs' finances.
Watch a recording of this event
APPG for London minutes 24.06.20
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Officers of the APPG for London
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Sir Bob Neill KC, Co-Chair MP for Bromley and Chislehurst |
Florence Eshalomi, Co-Chair MP for Vauxhall |
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Catherine West, Secretary MP for Hornsey & Wood Green |
Munira Wilson, Vice-Chair |
Membership List
Sir Bob Neill KC MP
Florence Eshalomi MP
Catherine West MP
Munira Wilson MP
Lord Tope
David Simmonds MP
Sir Stephen Timms MP
Nickie Aiken MP
Virendra Sharma MP
Lord Davies of Brixton
Steve Tuckwell MP
Baroness Twycross
Paul Scully MP
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
Elliot Colburn MP
John McDonnell MP
Lord Harris of Haringey
Fleur Anderson MP
Baroness O'Neill of Bexley
Rupa Huq MP
Lord Ranger of Northwood
Earl Russell
Baroness Ludford
If you are an MP or Member of the House of Lords and would like to become a Member of the APPG for London, please contact the Secretariat.
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