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The London Assembly convened for a Mayor's Question Time meeting on Thursday, 21 May 2026, where a wide range of issues were discussed, including policing, housing, transport, and the economy. Discussions covered concerns about rising construction costs and the need for supply chain resilience, with the London Housing Mission Board examining drivers of development costs. The Mayor's commitment to ending rough sleeping by 2030 was reiterated, with a reported 18% reduction in rough sleeping in the last quarter. Discussions also covered the Renters' Rights Act, with a new £400,000 enforcement fund announced to support renters in understanding and defending their rights.

Transport for London's (TfL) plans for improving step-free access at several Tube stations were detailed, alongside updates on the ongoing renewal of the Gallows Corner flyover, which has seen partial reopening but faces further delays due to essential water main works. The Mayor also outlined London's approach to artificial intelligence, emphasizing responsible development and the establishment of an AI and Jobs Taskforce.

In response to questions about policing, the Mayor highlighted record City Hall investment in the Metropolitan Police Service, aiming to stabilize officer numbers and prioritize neighbourhood policing. Discussions also touched upon the challenges of tackling shoplifting and the need for greater business cooperation. The meeting concluded with the Assembly noting the answers provided by the Mayor to the questions asked.

Attendees

Bassam Mahfouz Labour Ealing and Hillingdon
Anne Clarke Labour Barnet and Camden
Gareth Roberts Liberal Democrat South West
Emma Best Conservative Londonwide
Zack Polanski Green Londonwide
Neil Garratt Conservative Croydon and Sutton
Sem Moema Labour North East
Elly Baker Labour Londonwide
Hina Bokhari OBE Liberal Democrat Londonwide
Alessandro Georgiou Conservative Londonwide
Krupesh Hirani Labour Brent and Harrow
James Small-Edwards Labour West Central
Thomas Turrell Conservative Bexley and Bromley
Alex Wilson Assembly Member Reform UK Londonwide
Benali Hamdache Green Londonwide

Topics

Renters' Rights Act Transport for London (TFL) Affordable Housing Artificial Intelligence Mayor of London Rough sleeping Met Gallows Corner flyover renewal Supply chain resilience London Housing Mission Board

Meeting Documents

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Thursday 21-May-2026 10.00 London Assembly Mayors Question Time.pdf

Minutes

Minutes - Appendix 3 - Written Answer Report.pdf
Minutes - Appendix 3 - Combined Appendices.pdf
Printed minutes Thursday 21-May-2026 10.00 London Assembly Mayors Question Time.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes - Appendix 1 - Mayors Report.pdf
Minutes - Appendix 2 - Questions to the Mayor.pdf
03a 12. List from 13 March - 15 April 2026.pdf
Declarations of Interest v4 2026.pdf
05b Appendix 2 - Response from Mayor - Resident Doctors Strike.pdf
03b 01. List from 16 April - 7 May 2026.pdf
05 Action Taken Under Delegated Authority.pdf
05a Appendix 1 - Assembly Chair to Mayor - Resident Doctors Strike.pdf
Item 4 - Questions to the Mayor Thursday 21-May-2026 10.00 London Assembly Mayors Question Time.pdf
03 21st Mayors Report.pdf
04 Priority Order Paper - 21 May 2026.pdf