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United Kingdom Government ministerial post From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Minister for London is a United Kingdom Government ministerial post in His Majesty's Government. The officeholder is responsible for policy relating to London including informing Members of Parliament in the House of Commons on the activities of the Greater London Authority. The role is currently vacant as of 5 July 2024.
United Kingdom Minister for London | |
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Incumbent since 5 July 2024Vacant | |
Department for Business and Trade | |
Status | Minister of the Crown |
Reports to | The Prime Minister |
Seat | Westminster |
Appointer | The King (on advice of the Prime Minister) |
Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure |
Inaugural holder | John Gummer |
Formation | 1994 |
London had been under the authority of the London County Council and then the Greater London Council, but Margaret Thatcher abolished the GLC in 1986 after clashes with its leader, Ken Livingstone. Most of the municipal powers were then devolved to the 32 individual boroughs. Under John Major, however, the need for more centralised organisation was addressed by a series of moves. John Gummer was appointed Minister of London concurrently with his tenure as Secretary of State for Environment, and in 1994 the Government Office for London was established.[1] After Tony Blair entered office, the Labour government set up an elected Mayor of London.[1] This office, along with a reconstituted Greater London Authority, worked with the Minister and the Government Office.
The post was scrapped by David Cameron after he came to office in 2010.[2] In 2016 however, the post was revived by Theresa May and was assigned to Gavin Barwell.
Colour key (for political parties):
Conservative
Labour
The position of Shadow Minister for London was retained by Labour under the leadership of Ed Miliband, and was held by Sadiq Khan throughout Miliband's leadership. However, since Khan's nomination as Labour's candidate for Mayor of London and Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, the office has remained vacant.
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