London’s National Economic Contribution

Emphasized the real-life impact of TfL's procurement and supply chain benefits, mentioning Piccadilly line trains from Yorkshire.

Highlights that London has the highest housing costs in the country with a quarter of its population living in poverty. Raises concern about potential funding cuts under the Government’s fair funding review impacting local authorities severely.

London’s economy is dynamic and diverse, visible not just in inner-London boroughs but also outer ones such as Hillingdon where his constituency lies. Investing in London's infrastructure can boost economic growth and provide investment for other regions. Agrees with Deirdre Costigan's support for increased police powers, welcoming the Crime and Policing Bill for protections against shoplifting and theft. Supported the family farms tax, citing benefits for NHS funding in his constituency with Hillingdon hospital receiving £1.4 billion.

Acknowledged the importance of London's economic contribution to the UK but highlighted the need for a cross-party approach in addressing challenges faced by the city. Emphasised London's role in powering the country’s prosperity through its economic contributions.

London is home to more than 9 million people and generates almost one quarter of our entire economic output. London's net contribution to the Treasury now stands at a record £43.6 billion, which makes it essential to invest in London. Defended Sadiq Khan's record as Mayor of London, arguing that he has been a strong advocate for the city and better than previous mayors.

The MP notes the importance of addressing delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator in approving applications for housing starts and calls for increased resourcing of the regulator. She also highlights the need to turn around new housing starts statistics. Welcomes more police on the ground in London and supports the new Crime and Policing Bill for better measures against shoplifters.

Welcomes the importance of London's foreign direct investments in 2024 and suggests that there should be spin-offs for other regional capital cities like Belfast, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.

Thanked the Minister for reassurance regarding the fair funding consultation and emphasized the need for a transition period. Highlighted the importance of building a pipeline for future transport projects, reform alongside investment in policing, and anticipation of the Government’s long-term housing strategy.

The hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam welcomed London’s economic activity but highlighted issues like high rates of child poverty, crumbling hospitals, crime, infrastructure problems, environmental concerns, and the impact of the NICs hike on small businesses and workers. Continued to argue for a Minister for London who would fight for London's interests against the Government, regardless of party affiliation.

London is the poverty capital of the country when housing costs are factored in. Without adequate funding for housing, London's economic development and growth will be hindered. Highlighted the local impact of £2.2 billion funding for TfL, emphasizing new trams in Croydon.

The MP supports recognising additional temporary accommodation costs faced by London local authorities and agrees that building genuinely affordable homes is necessary to address systemic problems related to homelessness.

Discussed housing affordability issues affecting Londoners.