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The working-class son of a bus driver has been elected to one of the most important roles in UK politics.
Everywhere else in the UK is getting more devolved powers – so why not the nation’s capital?
The influence of London’s Chinatown is declining, but Chinese wealth is bringing far greater change to the city’s modern skyline.
More candidates mean a change in politics, but it’s not as easy as creating policies such as all women shortlists.
The British capital is more wasteful than anywhere else in England.
There’s an argument to be made for the old way of doing things.
The main mayoral candidates agree air quality is a huge issue, but disagree on policies.
May 2016 sees contests for the position of elected mayor in four major cities across England.
The mind matters when it comes to marathon running, and here are some top mental tips to help you on your way.
Some of the most vulnerable people in society are being kept alive by food banks.
If smart cities run on big data and algorithms that channel only ‘relevant’ information and opinions to us, how do we maintain the diversity of ideas and possibilities that drives truly smart cities?
Real estate has become a ‘soft’ power tool in the world of international politics.
The decision looks like a reinforcement of the large imbalance in cultural spending between London and the north of England.
This low-cost way of monitoring air quality is appealing, but there needs to be acknowledgement of their weaknesses as well as strengths.
Teenagers in Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong outperformed those in London, Madrid and Dubai.
High rents and benefits restrictions have led to spiralling costs when it comes to housing London’s homeless.
Successive governments have promised to give more power to local councils but so far all have fallen short on delivery.
With unaffordable housing and a scarcity of jobs, it’s no wonder that young people are giving London a miss.
During the 20th century, English accents began to pick up traits from the capital. In the west of Scotland, though, something different has been going on.
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Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL
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Professor in Human Geography, Royal Holloway University of London
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Associate Tutor, University of Surrey
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Professor and Research Chair in Inclusive Societies, University of Sheffield
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Professor In Criminology, Staffordshire University
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Associate Professor in North American History, University of Birmingham
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Associate Professor in Security and Crime Science, UCL
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Professor of Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London
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Honorary Professor of Transport Studies, UCL
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Professor in Public Policy, De Montfort University
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Professor of Ideology and Discourse Analysis, University of Essex
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Professor of Urban Resilience and Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol
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Principal and Vice Chancellor, University of Glasgow
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Professor of Sociology, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Sheffield, University of Sheffield
