Minister for London
His Majesty's Government | |
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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 |
This article is part of Politics of London |
The Minister for London is a
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 held by Greg Hands
, who was appointed on 13 November 2023.
History
London had been under the authority of 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.
List of ministers for London
Colour key (for political parties):
Conservative
Labour
Shadow Minister
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.
See also
Notes
- ^ Local Government (2001–02)
References
- ^ ISBN 0-19-924492-8.
- ^ Mulholland, Hélène (4 June 2010). "Minister for London post abolished by David Cameron". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "Press release: Association of London Government looking forward to working with new Minister for London". 12 March 2003. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007.
- ^ [1] [dead link]