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London labelled a 'suburb of Paris' by French capital's deputy mayor

London has been labelled "a suburb of Paris" in a stinging attack by the city's deputy mayor.

Readers' Letters: support for the Southbank skaters

On behalf of the Long Life Southbank campaign, I give heart-felt thanks to the Mayor for his timely, and we hope decisive, intervention in the undercroft saga.

It's 'utterly nuts' to deter foreign investors in London, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has warned it would be “utterly nuts” to bring in policies which risk putting off foreign investors to London.

'Boris, you’re the father of one of my children... at school,' says maths teacher to Mayor's daughter

David Cameron and Boris Johnson went head-to-head last night for the title of political stand-up king of London, with the Prime Minister taking a couple of shots at the Mayor as he targeted political rivals in a speech at a Westminster correspondents’ dinner.

Crossrail 'breathes life into London' says PM as dig reaches half way

David Cameron hailed London’s changing skyline as “new life being breathed into the city” as the Crossrail link reached its half-way mark.

Andrew Neather: Boris Johnson has a long way to go on his housing pledge

We need a choice on housing at the next mayoral election between broken promises and hot air

George Osborne snubs Boris Johnson's plea for millions of pounds to limit rise in rail fares

George Osborne appears to have thrown out Boris Johnson’s plea for millions of pounds in extra funding after the Mayor was forced into a chaotic last-minute rethink over fares.

The Government has been accused of failing to deliver on promises made to those affected by the 2011 riots.

Government accused on riots payouts

More than 130 people who claimed compensation following the London riots in 2011 are yet to receive a single penny, Labour has said.
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London riots compensation still not paid to 130 claimants

More than 130 people who claimed compensation following the London riots in 2011 are yet to receive a single penny, Labour has said.

Labour to target outer boroughs as election battleground

Labour is to target outer London with a “suburban mindset” campaign in the upcoming local and general  elections.

Contest to find London's most fashionable postcode

A contest to find London’s most stylish postcode has been launched as part of a campaign to showcase the booming menswear industry.