The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a General Election that will take place on 4 July. The current Parliament will be dissolved tomorrow (30 May).
Whichever party forms the next government, they will need to urgently address London's challenges - especially the worsening housing
crisis.
London Councils Chair Cllr Georgia Gould,in a letter published in the Financial Times last week, said: "London's future growth is integral to the UK's economic prospects. Whichever party forms the next government, it will be crucial to address the capital's immense challenges.
"Despite its resillience, London's worsening shortage of affordable housing represents a critical threat to the capital's cohesion and success - both economically and socially.
"We estimate one in 50 Londoners is homeless and living in temporary accommodation arranged by their local borough. The grim reality of the situation is even more stark when it comes to families with children, with on average at least one homeless child in every London classroom. The impact on individuals is severe and the cost to local authorities is unsustainable. The housing crisis poses a significant challenge to our goal of inclusive economic growth.
"A new growth plan for London offers the opportunity to boost housebuilding in the capital, creating new jobs and improving the supply of affordable housing. Boroughs stand ready to work with the mayor of London and national government to deliver on these ambitions."
