Croydon is to join Hackney, Lewisham, Newham, and Tower Hamlets, in having this directly elected position.
I very much hope that six years since the corrupt and flawed election, the residents of Tower Hamlets will be able to vote safely and securely.
A proportional distribution of seats within multi-member wards would achieve greater fairness and more competition.
Smaller electoral areas with just one councillor each would make for less confusion, more accountability – and fewer one party states.
Pundits are expecting a drubbing for the Conservatives in the capital. But some boroughs will buck the trend. I predict unpredictability.
Conservatives have a proud record of social reform. I want to break down the barriers to people escaping poverty.
There is nothing like FOTBs anywhere else in Europe. This toxic mix of high stakes and rapid spins is leaving an alarming amount of people with addiction and debt.
My Campaign for Fairer Gambling will continue to press for stakes to be capped at £2.
This pernicious addiction ruins lives and families. The current rules are insufficient.
From now until polling day, our diarists – Emily Knight for Leave and Andrew Marshall for Remain – will report back weekly on the ground war.
The final town hall Pravdas are being closed down – but councils still ignore the rules on online content.
The stellar success of the London Academy of Excellence, supported by six independent schools, shows just some of what we can achieve by co-operating.