Mayor of London reaction to King's Speech

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I wholeheartedly welcome the King’s Speech, which is good news for London and the whole country. The new government has set out the first steps and missions to rebuild Britain and it marks a significant change of approach after years of London being held back.

“I welcome the English Devolution Bill, which will help unlock the power and potential of cities like London. It’s refreshing to have a government that recognises the vital role that regional mayors can play in boosting economic growth, building more homes and improving local communities.   

“We will now see game-changing action to ban the dangerous knives driving violence in our communities and new laws to give private renters greater security, including banning no-fault evictions - measures affecting Londoners that I have repeatedly called for. The Government’s plans for cleaner, greener energy will make a huge difference all around the country.

“Change is not going to happen overnight, but this is clearly a turning point. And I look forward to working hand-in-hand with the new government as we build a fairer, safer and greener London for everyone and help deliver the change Britain needs.