Deputy Mayor of London for Housing • Hon FRIBA • Former @LondonAssembly Member • Former councillor @LewishamCouncil • Trustee @newdiorama • Geriatric Millennial
Lewisham, London
Joined April 2010
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2026 is going to be a big year for housing in London. In 60 seconds, here’s some of what we’ve got to look forward to.
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As someone who grew up in a council home, I understand the difference good quality social housing can make.
Proud to accept the @UNHABITAT Scroll of Honour here at #COP31 - recognising our work to deliver a record number of affordable homes in London.
I’m determined to build on this progress and work to ensure all Londoners have a safe, secure and affordable place to call home.
Good meeting with @mtpennycook yesterday, on the day we announced we’d exceeded the target for new homes started under the @MayorofLondon’s 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme.
We’re working closely with the government to get more homes built, despite global economic headwinds.
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In spite of tough conditions for homebuilding, we’ve got 21,001 new affordable homes underway through the @MayorofLondon’s 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme.
That’s over 2,000 more than the target we agreed with the government.
insidehousing.co.uk/news/lon…
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Great to be at #COP31.
This year has been another stark reminder of the devastating impacts of climate change, including the extreme heat experienced in London.
We must go further and faster to tackle the climate emergency. The time for action is now - delay is not an option.
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Brick by brick, we’re making progress on the affordable homes Londoners need.
In some of the toughest conditions for housebuilding in years, 21,001 new affordable homes are underway - beating the target set by the government.
We'll keep pushing on.
insidehousing.co.uk/news/lon…
In spite of tough conditions for homebuilding, we’ve got 21,001 new affordable homes underway through the @MayorofLondon’s 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme.
That’s over 2,000 more than the target we agreed with the government.
insidehousing.co.uk/news/lon…
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London mayor meets affordable homes target after extension as City Hall suggests ‘vast majority’ of new SAHP offers accepted dlvr.it/TWGj44 #ukhousing
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The traffic is gone - businesses are already seeing the benefits.
Only a week after we closed Oxford Street to traffic, footfall rose 16% and spending climbed 28% compared to the same period last year.
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The numbers are in: footfall *and* spending are up on Oxford Street.
ALT Mayor of London bar chart titled “The numbers are in: footfall & spending are up on Oxford Street.” Footfall in the pedestrianised section is 16% higher than during the October 2025 half-term; spending at Oxford Street stores covered by Adyen’s comparison is 28% higher year-on-year; and international visitors are up 42% year-on-year. Sources: City Hall and Adyen.
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Honoured to represent London at the Cenotaph, and pay tribute to those who have served our country, those who continue to keep us safe - and the sacrifices they and their families make.
On #RemembranceSunday, we remember all those who gave their lives in service.
Today on Remembrance Sunday we pause to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
This week I attended City Hall’s remembrance service where we paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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We remember their service. We honour their sacrifice.
On Remembrance Sunday, London joins the nation in paying tribute to the brave men and women who served our country and helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today. Their legacy must never be forgotten.
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Today’s @FinancialTimes front page: Spending across the West End is up 13% after we pedestrianised Oxford St.
Once again data shows active travel boosts business.
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Through New Homes Accelerator London, City Hall is working site-by-site to solve the knotty problems that are holding back housing development.
NHA LDN has already unlocked 1,000 homes. I spoke to @jester @insidehousing about their work. insidehousing.co.uk/insight/…
Following the evacuation of residents from the Royal Gateway development, I have written to Galliard Homes and Prime Property Management asking for formal assurances that every possible step is being taken to keep residents safe, secure, and fully supported.
Many sites across London face infrastructure constraints, regulatory delays and funding issues. NHA LDN is here to help with these.
If you have a site that needs support, you can apply here:
🔗 london.gov.uk/programmes-str…
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Through New Homes Accelerator London, City Hall is working site-by-site to solve the knotty problems that are holding back housing development.
NHA LDN has already unlocked 1,000 homes. I spoke to @jester @insidehousing about their work. insidehousing.co.uk/insight/…
Great work @Royal_Greenwich 👏🏻
🏘️ New tenants, councillors, Deputy Mayor of London @tomcopley and other guests attended an official opening ceremony at our new 452-home social housing development in Kidbrooke, the largest new 100% council home neighbourhood in the country.
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🏘️ New tenants, councillors, Deputy Mayor of London @tomcopley and other guests attended an official opening ceremony at our new 452-home social housing development in Kidbrooke, the largest new 100% council home neighbourhood in the country.