Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for inciting an insurrection. Why is the Director General of the BBC resigning?

Today we launch the prospectus for the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme: 💷 £11.7bn - biggest amount ever 🔟 Ten years - the longest ever 🏡 At least 60% for social rent 👩‍🏫 New Key Worker Living Rent tenure Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Nancy Pelosi was right about the Iraq War. She was right about human rights in China. She was right about healthcare. She stood up for LGBT rights when few would. But being right isn’t enough. She also knows how to build alliances and deliver. She’s a remarkable politician.

City Hall and MOPAC are doing innovative and trailblazing work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse in London. It was good to have the opportunity to discuss this work with minister @allymcgovern.bsky.social and members of the Domestic Abuse Housing Group today.

It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council. Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.

New Yorkers faced the choice between hope and fear, and just like we've seen in London, hope won. Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his historic campaign. Tonight you get your roti and your roses - enjoy!

It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council. Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.

This morning I opened the @eurocities.eu webinar on best practices in residential fire safety. I shared our learning on fire and building safety since the Grenfell Tower fire, including actions taken by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk and government.

It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social to celebrate the completion of brand-new affordable homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow. These homes include 82 at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk. www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2557791...

This is a big moment. The Renters’ Rights Bill represents a huge leap forward for private renters. It includes the ban on no-fault eviction that the previous government promised but failed to deliver, finally delivered by this government. Congratulations to @rentersreformco.bsky.social!

It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social MP to celebrate the completion of brand new homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow delivered by Poplar Harca. There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.

Delighted that TfL, @londonambulance.nhs.uk and @london.gov.uk have donated 44 defibrillators to homeless shelters across the capital. These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️

It was great to catch up with Carl Weisbrod, former Chairman of New York City’s Planning Commission, to discuss and reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our two cities. This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.

The government has announced £36.5m to help Londoners facing homelessness. This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.

It was a real pleasure to celebrate the completion of the first of 275 new homes at Calverley Close in Beckenham. These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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-...

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

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.

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

Thank you, this is me with Aurnela from Sanctury4Sisterhood, @tomcopley.bsky.social, Melanie Wolfe from the North Ken Community Kitchen, the Advance Charity and Alistair McIntosh @hqnmedia.bsky.social

Having grown up in council housing Angela Rayner understands clearly its vital importance. As Secretary of State for Housing she signed off London’s biggest and most long-term social & affordable housing funding deal ever. Her resignation is a huge loss, and I will miss her leadership.

Sunset at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Beautiful and otherworldly. It would have been even more dramatic without the clouds. 🌅

I spoke with @hqnmedia.bsky.social about the Mayor's provision of safe housing for people escaping domestic abuse, and our work to support Londoners experiencing homelessness. It’s vital that we provide the right support for survivors of domestic abuse. Listen here: hqnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/hqn...

Goodbye Chicago. Once again you’ve been incredible.

The things I’ll put myself through for a free t-shirt…

“Inside, the space feels more like a smart new-build flat than an emergency stopgap. There’s a fully fitted kitchen complete with dishwasher, washer-dryer and fridge-freezer, finished to the same standards as permanent social housing.” www.bigissue.com/news/housing...