London/local government

Question 1

context to London

Answer 1

1960-86 - London was run by Greater London council
1981 far left Ken livingstone won election
he pushed for radical changes, gay rights, radical feminism etc
dissolved by thatcher in 1986

Question 2

what has changed since 2000

Answer 2

ken Livingstone bewasem first London mayor in 2000
25 member Greater London authority was elected
Boris Johnson took over in 2008, re-elected in 2012.
Sadie khan elected in 206 and 2021

Question 3

what are the powers of the mayor and the greater london authority

Answer 3

mayor gets a ‘block grant’ from gov, allocating funds for different uses in London .
mayor sets budget and makes key appointments
assembly questions mayor at city hall every week and can block his proposals with a 2/3 majority

Question 4

other changes in local government