I’m deeply saddened at the tragic loss of Giles Peaker. Giles was not only an exceptionally talented housing lawyer but a real force for good in the world who played an integral role in the development of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act. My heartfelt condolences to all who loved him.
Trafalgar Square is transformed today for the St George’s Day Festival. 🏴
Celebrating English culture with a free afternoon of live performances and street food, this family-friendly event has something for all ages.
www.london.gov.uk/events/st-ge...
Great news for Lancaster Gate!
Tomorrow, Hallfield Primary School will be opening a new government-backed free breakfast club, giving parents more options and ensuring children have a healthy start to the day.
Essential that we get that ceasefire in Lebanon.
An important initiative that will build on the restored support to youth clubs made by Westminster’s Labour council after the Tories had scrapped all council funding.
Some positive news about efforts to tackle child poverty in Westminster.
Wishing everyone in Westminster and beyond a very happy Easter.
Graphic of the sun rising behind three crosses, which reads "Mayor of London / Best wishes to everyone observing Good Friday"
Wishing a blessed day to all Christians in London and around the world observing Good Friday.
We can all take inspiration from the life and lessons of Jesus. His spirit lives on in the millions of Christian Londoners who support and serve our city.
Wishing our Jewish communities in Westminster and beyond a Kosher and joyous Passover.
Chag Pesach Sameach 🧡
Bright yellow graphic with the words ‘Mayor of London – Chag Sameach’ in bold white text inside a large orange circle. Below, a brass plate holds matzah, walnuts, a bowl of charoset, and a small dish of honey with a honey dipper. Evergreen branches and a folded white cloth sit beside the plate.
As families and friends gather for the start of Passover, I’m sending my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating. Chag Pesach Sameach.
A choir dressed in white robes with red hems stands in formation in an outdoor square, each person holding an open songbook. Behind them is a large bronze lion statue and historic buildings. In front of the choir, a small donkey with a basket attached to its side is being held by a person wearing a long green garment and bright yellow boots.
A procession walks up wide stone steps in a busy city setting. At the front, a robed figure carries a large metal cross. Behind, a small donkey on a lead walks beside two people in layered clothing, one wearing bright yellow boots. Following them is a choir dressed in white robes with red hems, holding long wooden poles and songbooks. A large crowd trails behind on the pavement and street, with red double‑decker buses and historic buildings visible in the background.
Inside an ornate church with high arched ceilings, chandeliers, and large windows, a group of people in robes stands near the front, arranged in small clusters. A choir in white robes with red hems is gathered to one side behind wooden pews. Additional people sit in the pews throughout the space, facing forward. The setting is bright and decorative, with carved details, gold accents, and black wooden galleries lining the walls.
A procession of robed choristers walks through Trafalgar Square, each holding an open songbook and long palm fronds. They wear white robes with bright red garments underneath. The group passes a large stone monument inscribed with a dedication to Major General Sir Henry Havelock. Behind them, the National Gallery and other historic buildings stand in the background.
Today’s Palm Sunday procession to St Martin-in-the-Fields across Trafalgar Square marked the beginning of Holy Week, the most important time in the Christian calendar.
Great to be able to launch Westminster Labour’s Manifesto for the May 7th local election today with Ed Miliband, our three great MPs (Rachel, Georgia & Joe), the amazing Labour group and our activists. See our vision for building a better and fairer Westminster here: www.westminsterlabour.org.uk
Some good news: annual theft person offences in Westminster, the national epicentre for those crimes, have fallen by 1/3.
Proud to represent the heart of our capital, a place where we welcome visitors from all over the world no matter their background.
An overnight visitor levy ensures local authorities have the means to respond to local needs and reinvest back into our local communities
This is awful to see. The perpetrators of this antisemitic attack need to be brought to justice as swiftly as possible.
Blue and white graphic with an image of a feast. Text reads "Mayor of London / Happy Nowruz"
Nowruz marks the arrival of spring, a season of renewal and hope. In these challenging times, I wish all those celebrating Nowruz well in London and across the world.
Eid Mubarak. Wishing everyone who celebrates a joyous Eid.
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in London and around the world. This Ramadan, I’ve had the privilege of breaking bread with Londoners of all backgrounds.
Christians, Jews, Sikhs and Hindus have all prayed in Trafalgar Square.
Nick Timothy singled out Muslims, then had the brass neck today to sit on the front bench. He should be sacked.
The Tories are following Reform into the gutter. Neither are fit to govern.
Outward-looking. Open-hearted. Uniquely London.
Open Iftar brought Londoners of all backgrounds together to break bread and celebrate the values we hold in common.
Nick Timothy's comments stoke division when we need togetherness. Trafalgar Square hosts events celebrating a wide range of faiths and cultures (and many events that relate to none) including a Passion play over the Easter Weekend. To single out the Open Iftar is telling.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to Irish Londoners. 🍀
Your contribution to our great city is undeniable. London is richer with you in it.
Wishing you and everyone celebrating Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!
@adamhug.bsky.social, CLF Chair, joins borough leaders to call on the govt to #KeepTheLevyLocal. OVL could raise £350M in London, with a 50% local share reinvesting over £175М directly into local councils, supporting growth projects, the visitor economy, and essential local services
A large digital board on the Outernet building displays a message: “Mayor of London. CHAMPION WOMEN. RESPECT WOMEN. BELIEVE WOMEN. Stand with women, today and every day.” The building features a tall vertical gold-toned architectural facade and people are walking and cycling along the busy London street underneath it.
Stand with women on International Women’s Day and every day.
Graphic which reads "Mayor of London / Chag purim sameach!"
Sending my best wishes to London’s Jewish community as Purim begins this evening.
Tram and bus fares: frozen until July 2026.
This is the seventh freeze I have delivered, with the biggest benefit for Londoners on the lowest incomes in our city.
Great to be in central London last night with @rachelblakemp.bsky.social @adamhug.bsky.social & HOLBA highlighting @mayoroflondon.bsky.social's new pedicab regulations.
Our new rules include safety checks, licensing & fair pricing -ensuring pedicabs will be a safe, green & fun way to enjoy London.
A really welcome initiative from Sadiq that builds on the progress made with last year's surge in police numbers in the West End, which has helped start to turn the tide on crime in the area and assisted in reducing abstractions across Westminster.
From today, Transport for London is introducing regulations to crack down on rogue pedicab operators
Good news for residents across the Cities of London and Westminster who have endured the noise and disruption of pedicabs for far too long!
Wishing all the best to everyone marking the start of Ramadan and Lent and those celebrating Chinese New Year. Great that in Westminster we celebrate all three and in many households more than one of them.
