London is the cultural gateway to the UK but due to the Government’s levelling up policy, arts institutions no longer receive sufficient funding. What more can the Mayor do to support the cultural sector with its post-Brexit and post-pandemic recovery this summer?
With food prices at a record high, many families will be worried about the cost of feeding their children over the holidays and the Government’s Holiday Activities Fund only provides for 3 of the 6 weeks. Are you able to run a free holiday meal programme over the summer, similar to the one during the Easter holidays?
There is a concern that the cost of living crisis could price out families from events in London and restrict young Londoners from taking part in safe and positive activities over the summer holidays. What investment is the Violence Reduction Unit making in diversionary activities over the summer holidays?
GLA Economics has found that while London's economic growth outpaced the national average in 2021 and 2022, it forecasts a slowdown during 2023 and 2024 despite the capital avoiding a recession. How are you working with businesses to support them during this projected slowdown?
GLA Economics has found that the reduction in the total number of Universal Credit claimants in London seen to mid-2022 has started to reverse over the last year. Do you anticipate that this reversal will continue?
Marina Ahmad AM: Good morning, Mr Mayor, and good morning, Commissioner. Mr Mayor, have there been any long-term impacts on safety due to the Government’s short-term funding deals?
Will you work with Network Rail to look into the feasibility of Victoria trains stopping at Clapham High Street which will alleviate the pressure on the narrow platforms in Clapham Common, Clapham North and Clapham South stations?