Promoting London in the interests of all its people, places and businesses as a global city and powerhouse of the economy
The APPG for London is a forum for MPs and Peers to work together on a cross-party basis to strengthen the capital's voice in Parliament. The group’s purpose is to promote the capital in the interests of all Londoners.
London Councils provides the secretariat to the group on behalf of London government including the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The group is listed on the APPG Register.
APPG meetings are open to representatives of organisations interested in and affected by the issues being discussed. If you wish to attend, please contact the APPG secretariat team.
2021 programme of events
Upcoming meetings
Spending Review 2021: Priorities for economic recovery, levelling up, and London's local services - Wednesday 22 September 2021 2-3pm
Ahead of the government unveiling its three-year spending review and autumn budget at the end of October, London parliamentarians are invited to a briefing and discussion on the capital's priorities in the context of securing the post-pandemic economic recovery and the government's levelling up agenda.
A panel of guest speakers will deliver short presentations sharing their perspectives:
- Manny Hothi, Chief Executive of Trust for London
- Paul Honeyben, Interim Director of Local Government Finance & Improvement at London Councils
- Adam Tyndall, Programme Director at London First
This will be an online event held on Microsoft Teams and accessible through this link.
Previous meetings
What next for London's businesses? - Tuesday 8 September 2020
The APPG brought together experts from the City of London Corporation, UK Hospitality, and the London Economic Action Partnership to discuss how the capital's businesses have coped with Covid-19 and what needs to happen next to ensure they recover.
APPG for London minutes 08.09.20
Covid-19's impact on London boroughs' finances - Wednesday 24 June 2020
In its first-ever virtual meeting, the APPG considered the impact of Covid-19 on London boroughs' finances.
Watch a recording of this event.
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020 7934 9970
Officers of the APPG for London
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Sir Bob Neill, Co-Chair MP for Bromley and Chislehurst |
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Catherine West, Secretary MP for Hornsey & Wood Green |
Lord Graham Tope, Vice-Chair
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Florence Eshalomi, Vice-Chair MP for Vauxhall |
David Simmonds, Vice-Chair MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner |
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Feryal Clark, Co-Chair MP for Enfield North |
Rupa Huq, Vice Chair MP for Ealing Central and Acton |
APPG reports and publications
Civil Society Strategy consultation response
The APPG responded to the Government’s civil society strategy consultation.
Read the Civil Strategy consultation response
Bridging the Skills Gap
A radical overhaul of the skills system across the UK is needed if businesses are to avoid the negative effects of Brexit. Organisations in the capital are facing significant challenges as they seek to recruit employees with the right skills to do the job.
Read the report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for London
View the extended web content to accompany the report
Air Quality
Devolution for London
See two documents on devolution to London prepared by the Greater London Authority and London Councils
London Finance Commission - updated charts
