London/local government Flashcards
context to London
1960-86 - London was run by Greater London council
1981 far left Ken livingstone won election
he pushed for radical changes, gay rights, radical feminism etc
dissolved by thatcher in 1986
what has changed since 2000
ken Livingstone bewasem first London mayor in 2000
25 member Greater London authority was elected
Boris Johnson took over in 2008, re-elected in 2012.
Sadie khan elected in 206 and 2021
what are the powers of the mayor and the greater london authority
mayor gets a ‘block grant’ from gov, allocating funds for different uses in London .
mayor sets budget and makes key appointments
assembly questions mayor at city hall every week and can block his proposals with a 2/3 majority
other changes in local government