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In its final 25th Anniversary podcast, the London Assembly speaks with former BBC London News Political Editor, Tim Donovan, about the ups and downs of documenting three Mayoral terms and the Assembly.
In the podcast, Tim Donovan discusses the big stories he covered during the Mayoralty of Ken Livingstone, Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan. He also reflects on the role of the London Assembly and why the scrutiny body is so important for Londoners.
The Assembly has scrutinised all three Mayors of London, since it was formally launched in July 2000.
During the podcast, Mr Donovan comments on:
- Ken Livingstone’s ‘secret’ trip to Cuba and Venezuela
- Boris Johnson’s Olympic legacy and interview style
- The impact of Sadiq Khan’s message of diversity and his handling of COVID
- Strengthening the powers of the London Assembly
The Podcast can be found on YouTube here and on Spotify here.