Tom Copley

Today I visited 106 brand new council homes at Randall Close built by Wandsworth Council and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk.

The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.

“The first day I met her she said, 'I'm a radical feminist lesbian'; I thought what would the Queen Mum do?

“So I just smiled and said, 'We shall have fog by teatime’.”

RIP Dame Patricia

Dame Patricia Routledge had an extraordinary life. A few years ago I saw her “in conversation” in London looking back over her remarkable career from the West End to Broadway to television.

And, of course, she brought to life one of the greatest comedy sketch characters: Kitty.

Tooth pain is always horrible. But imagine having tooth pain and living on the streets.

I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.

Pleased to be part of so many conversations around housing at #LabourConference.

This morning I’ve asked questions of MPs @lukemurphy.bsky.social, @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social, Joe Powell and Londons Deputy Mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social about renters’ rights and the cost of renting.

Looking forward to joining the panel at Centre for London’s discussion on tackling the housing crisis this morning.

London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.

Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference Housing secretary is set to announce initiative modelled on Clement Attlee’s postwar ‘housing boom’

I’m delighted that London has been chosen as the location of two new towns: Crews Hill and Chase Park in Enfield, and Thamesmead Waterfront in Greenwich.

With the right infrastructure these sites could deliver tens of thousands of homes between them. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The Women’s Census, which is supported by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk, aims to collect more comprehensive data on women who sleep rough.

In his Rough Sleeping Plan of Action, the Mayor has also committed to a target of ending verification for City Hall’s rough sleeping services by 2028.

This morning I attended an outreach shift with members of the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census team.

Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.

Prevention and early intervention are at the heart of the Mayor’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action.

Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.

Born #OnThisDay: Liverpool’s 1st woman MP Bessie Bradock (elected 1945): a trade union activist & politician who devoted her remarkable life to improving the lives of others. One of the early members of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, formed 1960s! heritage.humanists.uk/bessie-bradd...

“We are the greatest city in the world. One of the reasons why record numbers of Americans are coming to live in London… I think I’ve got squatters rights the amount of time I spend rent free inside Donald Trump’s head.” - @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social

Just spotted one of the brand new DLR trains being tested at Canning Town.

It’s right that the UK, Canada and Australia have joined the majority of countries and recognised the State of Palestine.

But unless maximum pressure is put on Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank there will be no viable state left to recognise.

Just been walking this guy (with his very sharp fresh haircut) and listening to the first episode of the excellent new @empirepoduk.bsky.social series on the history of Gaza.

Great to be out in sunny Barking Riverside today for a Barking Riverside Ltd board meeting.

We also had a look at some of the work taking place on site, including works on the foreshore to protect ecology in advance of improvements to flood defences, drainage and access taking place.

Great to join @metecoban92.bsky.social @perayahmet.bsky.social Cllr Shreya Nanda and Lewis Baston at the London Transport Museum for a panel discussion with TfL and Places for London teams, reflecting on some of the challenges and opportunities for housing in London in the year ahead.

It was great to hear from the new Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, Andy Roe, at #LREF25 about the steps he’s taking to reform the regulator and improve and speed up the application process.

A well functioning BSR is crucial if we are to deliver the safe homes we need.

Trump celebrates as Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are among those to cite "left-wing extremism" as a factor in Charlie Kirk's killing - and Jimmy Kimmel used his show to call out perceived hypocrisy among MAGA...

As straightforward a case as you can find of being cancelled not because of spewing hate or celebrating murder but because the most powerful political figures in the land did not like being criticised: news.sky.com/story/jimmy-...

Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended indefinitely after host’s Charlie Kirk comments ABC says late-night show will not air for foreseeable future after Kimmel accused Republicans of ‘doing everything they can to score political points’ from Kirk’s killing

This is state censorship by the Trump administration. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Sadiq: “What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.”

What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.

We’re in White City for People’s Question Time this evening, where the Mayor of London and the London Assembly answer questions from Londoners. Topics include transport, environment, housing, policing and London’s economy. #PQT

It was great to speak at #LREF25 about how London can deliver its share of 1.5 million homes.

The Mayor of @london.gov.uk is taking bold action by exploring building on the green belt, committing to a streamlined new London Plan, and making greater use of call-in powers.

Great to speak at LREF and Opportunity London summit today - with Laura Citron of London & Partners and Dan Labbad from @thecrownestate.bsky.social about partnerships and growth @london.gov.uk @tomcopley.bsky.social @julespipe.bsky.social

I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when far-right political parties marched on our streets. The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown. As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right – just as we have many times before. But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect. As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division. I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

Our Chief Exec @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social & Head of Campaigns @nyejones92.bsky.social were pleased to meet with @tomcopley.bsky.social today in City Hall.

On the agenda was:
➡️ Soaring rents in London
➡️ Renters' rights awareness
➡️ Better regulation of short-term lets
➡️ The Devolution Bill

A presenter Fox News just suggested that homeless people should be killed with apparently zero pushback from his co-hosts.

It’s beyond horrifying that this sort of extreme, dehumanising, sociopathic rhetoric is being normalised on a mainstream US television network.

Thank you Cllr Ellie Ormsby and @jsmalledwards.bsky.social for showing me round the brand new council homes being delivered by Westminster Council at Ebury Bridge.

Following a ballot of residents, funding from City Hall has enabled them to increase the number of homes for social rent on the site.

Can London's affordable homes supply recover? Deputy Mayor Tom Copley was optimistic when questioned by the London Assembly, though the private sector's contribution is still very stalled

Sadiq Khan's deputy for housing believes affordable delivery will pick up again soon. But by how much? Excellent report and analysis for On London by @charleswright57.bsky.social www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig... #housing #london @annaclarke.bsky.social @tomcopley.bsky.social