History of London in Timeline
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of approximately 8.9 million as of 2022. Its metropolitan area, home to nearly 15 million, is the largest in Western Europe. Situated on the River Thames, London has been a significant settlement for two millennia, originating as Londinium, founded by the Romans. The City of London serves as its ancient core and financial hub, while the City of Westminster hosts the UK's government and parliament. London experienced rapid growth in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city. Modern London encompasses the metropolis surrounding the City of London, historically divided among several counties, now largely forming Greater London, which is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.
1902: Slazenger sponsors Wimbledon
In 1902, Slazenger began providing tennis balls for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. This is the oldest sponsorship in sport.
1903: Wettest year on record
In 1903, London recorded its wettest year with a total rainfall of 38.1 inches (969 mm).
1906: Opening of the Ritz Hotel
In 1906, the Ritz Hotel opened in London.
1908: London hosts the Summer Olympics
In 1908, London hosted the Summer Olympics.
August 1911: High Temperature Record Disregarded
In August 1911, a temperature of 37.8 °C (100.0 °F) recorded at the Greenwich station was later disregarded as non-standard.
1912: Suffragette bombing campaign began in 1912
In 1912, London became the target of many attacks during the suffragette bombing and arson campaign, which saw historic landmarks bombed.
1912: Opening of The Cave of the Golden Calf
In 1912, The Cave of the Golden Calf, the first gay bar in London, opened as a night club at 9 Heddon Street, gaining a reputation for sexual freedom and tolerance.
1914: Suffragette bombing campaign ended in 1914
In 1914, London continued to be the target of many attacks during the suffragette bombing and arson campaign, which saw historic landmarks bombed.
November 1920: Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and Cenotaph unveiled in November 1920
On 11 November 1920, the tomb of the Unknown Warrior was buried in Westminster Abbey, and the Cenotaph in Whitehall was unveiled.
1921: Driest year on record
In 1921, London experienced its driest year on record, with a total rainfall of 12.1 inches (308 mm).
1925: London world's largest city until 1925
London was the world's largest city from about 1831 to 1925.
1925: Winnie-the-Pooh Debuts in London's Evening News
On Christmas Eve 1925, Winnie-the-Pooh debuted in London's Evening News. The character was based on a stuffed toy A. A. Milne bought for his son, Christopher Robin, in Harrods.
1925: McVitie's begins manufacturing chocolate digestives
Since 1925, McVitie's has been manufacturing chocolate digestives, the nation's most popular biscuit for dunking in tea, at their Harlesden factory in north-west London.
1928: Odeon Cinemas Founded in London
In 1928, Odeon Cinemas, which became the largest cinema chain in the UK, was founded in London by Oscar Deutsch.
1929: Austin Motor Company and London Taxis
In 1929, the Austin Motor Company began manufacturing hackney carriages (London taxis).
1929: Introduction of the police telephone box in 1929
Introduced by the Met in 1929, the blue police telephone box (basis for the TARDIS in Doctor Who) was once a common sight throughout London and regional cities in the UK.
1931: Opening of the Dorchester Hotel
In 1931, the Dorchester Hotel opened in London.
1931: EMI Formed and Stereo Sound Created
In 1931, the record label EMI was formed in London, and Alan Blumlein, an early employee, created stereo sound that year.
1932: Opening of Victoria Coach Station
In 1932, Victoria Coach Station, London's coach hub, opened.
1933: Creation of the London Passenger Transport Board
In 1933, the lines that formed the London Underground, as well as trams and buses, became part of an integrated transport system with the creation of the London Passenger Transport Board, also known as London Transport.
1934: London hosts the British Empire Games
In 1934, London hosted the British Empire Games.
1934: Flying Scotsman Speed Record
In 1934, the Flying Scotsman locomotive was the first to reach the officially authenticated speed of 100 miles per hour (161 km/h).
1937: Implementation of 'St Paul's Heights' Policy
Since 1937, the City of London has operated the protective policy known as 'St Paul's Heights', which restricts high-rise development that would obstruct protected views of St Paul's Cathedral and other historic buildings.
1939: Greater London's population in 1939
Greater London's population reached an estimated peak of 8.6 million in 1939.
1939: Construction of Battersea Power Station
In 1939, the Battersea Power Station was built by the river in south-west London, becoming a local landmark.
1947: Appearance of the red double-decker bus
In 1947, the red double-decker bus first appeared in London with the AEC Regent III RT.
1948: London hosts the Summer Olympics
In 1948, London hosted the Summer Olympics for a second time.
1948: Introduction of Austin FX3 taxi
In 1948, the Austin FX3 model taxi was introduced in London.
1948: "Oliver Twist" Film Released
In 1948, the film "Oliver Twist" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1948: 1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics were held at the original Wembley Stadium, while London was still recovering from the war.
1949: British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) Held in London
Since 1949, the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) have been held in London, with the BAFTA Fellowship being the Academy's highest accolade.
1950: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Published
In 1950, C. S. Lewis published The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first Narnia book, which depicts the WWII evacuation of children from London.
1951: Festival of Britain in 1951
In 1951, the Festival of Britain was held on the South Bank.
1951: "Scrooge" Film Released
In 1951, the film "Scrooge" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1952: The Mousetrap in the West End
In 1952, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap", the world's longest-running play, began its performances in London's West End.
1952: Photo 51 Captured at King's College
In 1952, at King's College London, a team led by Rosalind Franklin captured Photo 51, which provided critical evidence in identifying the structure of DNA.
1952: Great Smog of 1952
The Great Smog of 1952 led to the Clean Air Act.
1953: "Peter Pan" Film Released
In 1953, the film "Peter Pan" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1956: Clean Air Act 1956
The Clean Air Act of 1956 ended the "pea soup fogs" for which London had been notorious.
1957: BFI London Film Festival Founded
In 1957, the BFI London Film Festival was founded. This film festival takes place over two weeks every October.
1958: Paddington Bear Created by Michael Bond
In 1958, author Michael Bond created Paddington Bear, a refugee found in Paddington station in London.
1958: Introduction of Austin FX4 taxi
In 1958, the Austin FX4 model taxi was introduced in London.
1960: Peeping Tom Film Released
In 1960, the film "Peeping Tom" was released. It was an early slasher film directed by Michael Powell.
1961: "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" Film Released
In 1961, the film "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1961: Ethnic Minority Population
In 1961, the total non-White ethnic minority population in London was 179,109, comprising 2.3% of the population.
1962: Marshall Amplification Founded
In 1962, guitar amp engineer Jim Marshall founded Marshall Amplification in London.
1964: "My Fair Lady" and "Mary Poppins" Films Released
In 1964, both "My Fair Lady" and "Mary Poppins" were released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1965: Expansion of London's Political Boundaries in 1965
In 1965, London's political boundaries were expanded, and a new Greater London Council was created.
1965: Greater London Divided into Boroughs
Since 1965, Greater London has been divided into 32 London boroughs in addition to the ancient City of London.
1965: Creation of Greater London
Since 1965, the administrative area of Greater London largely comprised the historic counties around the City of London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.
1966: "Blowup" Film Released
In 1966, the film "Blowup" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1967: Homosexuality Decriminalised in England
After homosexuality was decriminalised in England in 1967, gay bar culture became more visible in London, particularly in Soho.
1967: First ATM in Enfield, north London
In 1967, Barclays installed the first cash machine (ATM) in its branch in Enfield, north London.
1970: Nationalisation of Victoria Coach Station
In 1970, Victoria Coach Station was nationalised and then purchased by London Transport.
1971: White British Population
In 1971, the White British population in London was estimated at 6,500,000, comprising 87% of the total population.
1971: "A Clockwork Orange" Film Released
In 1971, the film "A Clockwork Orange" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1973: Bomb attacks by the Provisional Irish Republican Army from 1973
From 1973, during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, London was hit by bomb attacks by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
1973: The Rocky Horror Show Debuts in London
In 1973, The Rocky Horror Show debuted in London and is said to have influenced countercultural and sexual liberation movements.
1980: "The Long Good Friday" Film Released
In 1980, the film "The Long Good Friday" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
December 1981: Lowest Temperature Recorded
On 13 December 1981, the lowest temperature ever recorded in London was −17.4 °C (0.7 °F) at Northolt.
1981: 1981 Brixton Riot
Racial inequality was highlighted by the 1981 Brixton riot.
1982: Buckingham Palace in The BFG
In 1982, Buckingham Palace is featured in Roald Dahl's novel The BFG.
1986: "The Great Mouse Detective" Film Released
In 1986, the film "The Great Mouse Detective" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
1986: Abolishment of the Greater London Council in 1986
The Greater London Council was abolished in 1986, leaving London with no central administration.
1987: Opening of the Docklands Light Railway
In 1987, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), a second metro system, opened to serve the Docklands, Greenwich, and Lewisham areas of London.
1990: Immigrants
Of London's total population in the 2021 census, those who arrived between 2001 and 2010 are 10.4%, between 1991 and 2001, 5.7%, and prior to 1990, 7.3%.
1991: Immigration to London
Between 1991 and 2001, a net 726,000 immigrants arrived in London.
1991: Ethnic Minority Population
In 1991, the non-White ethnic minority population in London rose to 1,346,119, comprising 20.2% of the population.
1992: Publication of the Cadbury Report
In 1992, Sir Adrian Cadbury produced the Cadbury Report, a code of best practice for corporate governance reform, commissioned by the London Stock Exchange.
1993: Discovery of Bronze Age bridge remains in 1993
In 1993, remains of a Bronze Age bridge were found on the south River Thames foreshore, upstream from Vauxhall Bridge. Two timbers were radiocarbon dated to 1750–1285 BC.
1994: Opening of the Channel Tunnel
In 1994, the opening of the Channel Tunnel connected London directly to the continental rail network, allowing Eurostar services to begin.
1994: Minister for London post created in 1994
The ministerial post of minister for London was created in 1994.
1999: "Notting Hill" Film Released
In 1999, the film "Notting Hill" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
2000: Creation of the Greater London Authority in 2000
In 2000, the Greater London Authority was created, giving London a central administration again.
2000: Tate Modern Opens
In 2000, the modern art collection was moved to Tate Modern, a new gallery housed in the former Bankside Power Station, accessed via the Millennium Bridge.
2000: Flowering Plants
The London Natural History Society indicates that 2000 species of flowering plant have been found growing in London.
2001: Immigration to London
Between 1991 and 2001, a net 726,000 immigrants arrived in London.
2001: Office Space in Greater London
In 2001, Greater London had 27 million square meters of office space, with the City containing the most space at 8 million square meters.
2001: Greater London Population
In 2001, Greater London had a population of 7,172,036 and a population density of 11,760 inhabitants per square mile.
2001: Births to Foreign-Born Mothers
In 2001, foreign born mothers made up 43.3% of births in London.
2003: European Heat Wave
During the 2003 European heat wave, prolonged heat led to hundreds of heat-related deaths in London.
2003: Kew Gardens becomes a World Heritage Site
In 2003, Kew Gardens, known for holding the world's largest collection of living plants, was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
2003: Introduction of the Congestion Charge
In 2003, London introduced a congestion charge to reduce traffic volumes in the city centre.
2003: London's Share of the UK Leisure Economy
In 2003, a report indicated that London accounted for a quarter of the entire UK leisure economy, with 25.6 events per 1000 people.
2003: "Love Actually" Film Released
In 2003, the film "Love Actually" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
January 2005: Survey of Ethnic and Religious Diversity
In January 2005, a survey claimed that more than 300 languages were spoken in London and more than 50 non-indigenous communities had populations of more than 10,000.
July 2005: London terrorist attacks in July 2005
On 7 July 2005, three London Underground trains and a double-decker bus were bombed in a series of terrorist attacks.
2005: "V for Vendetta" Film Released
In 2005, the film "V for Vendetta" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
2006: Births to Foreign-Born Mothers
By 2006 foreign born mothers comprised 52.5% of births in London.
2006: Formation of the London Jewish Forum
The London Jewish Forum was set up in 2006 in response to the growing significance of devolved London Government.
2006: Europe's Largest Hindu Temple
Until 2006, Neasden Temple was Europe's largest Hindu temple.
2007: Accessibility Improvements
From the third quarter of 2007, London's bus network became more accessible to hearing and visually impaired passengers as audio-visual announcements were introduced.
2007: Mayor of London Assumes Responsibility for Local Lines
In 2007, the Mayor of London assumed responsibility for some local rail lines, which became the London Overground network, adding to the existing responsibilities for the London Underground, trams, and buses.
2007: Start of High-Speed Train Service
Since 2007, high-speed trains link St. Pancras International with Lille, Calais, Paris, Disneyland Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and other European tourist destinations via the High Speed 1 rail link and the Channel Tunnel.
June 2008: TfL Ownership and Operation of Tramlink
Since June 2008, Transport for London (TfL) has completely owned and operated Tramlink.
2008: Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis
In 2008, London's economy was affected by the global financial crisis due to its prominent global role.
2008: London named one of world's most influential cities in 2008
In 2008, Time named London, alongside New York City and Hong Kong, as Nylonkong, hailing them as the world's three most influential global cities.
2008: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" Film Released
In 2008, the film "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
June 2009: Start of High-Speed Domestic Trains
In June 2009, the first high-speed domestic trains started in Kent, linking to London.
2009: Port of London Cargo Handling
As of 2009, the Port of London handled 45 million tonnes of cargo each year, making it the second-largest in the United Kingdom.
2009: Average Car Speed in Rush Hour
In 2009, the average speed of a car in London during rush hour was recorded at 10.6 mph (17.1 km/h).
2009: Revenue expenditure by London councils and GLA 2009
In 2009, the combined revenue expenditure by London councils and the GLA amounted to just over £22 billion.
July 2010: Launch of Bicycle Hire Scheme
In July 2010, London launched a bicycle hire scheme that was successful and generally well received.
2010: London's Recovery from Financial Crisis
By 2010, London had recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, implementing new regulatory powers and regaining its economic dominance.
2010: Discovery of Timber Structure in 2010
In 2010, foundations of a large timber structure, dated to 4800–4500 BC, were found on the Thames' south foreshore downstream from Vauxhall Bridge.
2010: Revenue expenditure by London councils and GLA 2010
In 2010, the combined revenue expenditure by London councils and the GLA amounted to just over £22 billion.
2010: "The King's Speech" Film Released
In 2010, the film "The King's Speech" was released. London has played a significant role in the film industry and is the setting for various notable films.
2010: Immigrants
Of London's total population in the 2021 census, those who arrived between 2001 and 2010 are 10.4%, between 1991 and 2001, 5.7%, and prior to 1990, 7.3%.
2010: Bus Network Revenue
Since 2010, an average of £1.2 billion is taken in revenue each year by London's bus network.
2011: Immigrants
According to the 2021 census, those that arrived between the years of 2011 and 2021 account for 16.6% of London's total population.
2011: Greater London Built-up Area Population 2011
As of 2011, the Greater London Built-up Area had about 9.8 million inhabitants.
2011: Transportation Method
From 2011 to 2021, the biggest decrease in method of transportation was seen within those who take the train and underground, declining from 22.6% to 9.6%.
2011: Population of London's Urban Area
In 2011, London's continuous urban area numbered 9,787,426 people.
2011: London Plan revised in 2011
The mayor's statutory planning strategy is published as the London Plan, which was most recently revised in 2011.
June 2012: Opening of the London Cable Car
In June 2012, London's first and only cable car, the London Cable Car, opened, crossing the Thames and linking Greenwich Peninsula with the Royal Docks.
2012: Investment Programme Before 2012 Summer Olympics
Before the 2012 Summer Olympics, a £6.5 billion (€7.7 billion) investment programme was spent to reduce congestion and improve reliability of the London Underground.
2012: London hosts the Summer Olympics
In 2012, London hosted the Summer Olympics for a third time, becoming the first city to host the modern Games three times.
2012: London Olympics and Paralympics
In 2012, the Lower Lea Valley in East London was developed into the Olympic Park for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
2012: 2012 Summer Olympics
London hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics, becoming the first city to host the Olympic Games three times.
2013: London is the "greenest city" in Europe
In 2013, a report by the City of London Corporation declared London as the "greenest city" in Europe, noting its 35,000 acres of public parks, woodlands, and gardens.
February 2014: London Ranked European City of the Future
In February 2014, London was ranked as the European City of the Future in the 2014/15 list by fDi Intelligence.
2014: Global Capital of Higher Education
A 2014 PricewaterhouseCoopers report termed London the global capital of higher education.
2014: Paddington Film Adaptation Released
In 2014, the screen adaptation of Paddington was released, featuring the calypso song "London is the Place for Me".
2014: Homicides in London in 2014
In 2014, there were 118 homicides in London in 2015, a 25.5% increase over 2014.
January 2015: Greater London Population in January 2015
In January 2015, Greater London's population was estimated to be 8.63 million, its highest since 1939.
2015: London's International Student Population
According to the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, London has the greatest concentration of top class universities in the world and its international student population of around 110,000 is larger than any other city in the world.
2015: London's Visitor Spending
In 2015, London was the top city in the world by visitor cross-border spending, estimated at US$20.23 billion.
2015: Top Ten Most-Visited Attractions
In 2015, all of the top ten most-visited attractions in the UK were located in London.
2015: Homicides in London in 2015
In 2015, there were 118 homicides in London, a 25.5% increase over 2014.
2016: London Metropolitan Area Population 2016
As of 2016, the London metropolitan area had about 14 million inhabitants.
2016: Brexit Referendum in 2016
During the Brexit referendum in 2016, the UK decided to leave the European Union, though most London constituencies voted to remain.
2016: Tourism Employment and Contribution
In 2016, tourism employed 700,000 full-time workers in London and contributed £36 billion to the economy.
2016: Sadiq Khan becomes mayor in 2016
Since 2016, the mayor of London has been Sadiq Khan, the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital.
2017: London hosts the World Championships in Athletics
In 2017, London hosted the World Championships in Athletics for the first time.
2017: London Ranked Top City for Luxury Store Openings
In 2017, London was ranked as the top city for luxury store openings, reinforcing its status as a global fashion capital.
2017: Tramlink Ridership
In 2017, Tramlink carried over 29 million people in South London.
April 2018: Murders in London in mid April 2018
There were 50 murders from the start of 2018 to mid April 2018.
2018: A.T. Kearney's Global Cities Index Ranking
In 2018, London ranked second in A.T. Kearney's Global Cities Index.
2018: Population Distribution by Age
In 2018, Outer London's population was 20.6% children under 14, 11.1% aged 15-24, 30.6% aged 25-44, 24% aged 45-64, and 13.6% aged 65 and over. Inner London was 18% children under 14, 10.2% aged 15-24, 39.7% aged 25-44, 20.7% aged 45-64, and 9.3% aged 65 and over.
2018: Median Age of London Residents
In 2018, the median age of London's residents was 36.5 years old, younger than the UK median of 40.3 years.
2018: Summer Drought
In the summer of 2018, London experienced a drought, with much drier than average conditions prevailing from May to December.
2019: London's Bus Network Commuter Trips
In 2019, the London bus network had over 2 billion commuter trips per year.
2019: London's Gross Regional Product
London's gross regional product in 2019 was £503 billion, around a quarter of UK GDP.
January 2020: Highest Atmospheric Pressure Recorded
On 20 January 2020, the highest atmospheric pressure ever reported in London was 1,049.8 millibars (31.00 inHg).
2020: QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts 2020
According to the 2020 QS World University Rankings, London is home to three of the world's top ten performing arts schools: the Royal College of Music (2nd), the Royal Academy of Music (4th) and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (6th).
2020: Britain's exit from the EU in 2020
Britain's exit from the EU in early 2020 only marginally weakened London's position as an international financial centre.
2021: Births to Foreign-Born Mothers
About 56.8% of children born in London in 2021 were born to a mother who was born abroad.
2021: Religious Groupings in London
According to the 2021 Census, the largest religious groupings in London were Christians (40.66%), followed by those of no religion (20.7%), Muslims (15%), no response (8.5%), Hindus (5.15%), Jews (1.65%), Sikhs (1.64%), Buddhists (1.0%) and other (0.8%).
2021: Ethnic Composition of London
According to the 2021 census, 53.8% of London's inhabitants were White (36.8% White British, 1.8% White Irish, 0.1% Gypsy or Irish Traveller, 0.4% Roma and 14.7% Other White), 22.2% were of Asian or mixed-Asian descent, and 15.9% were of Black or mixed-Black descent.
2021: Recent Arrivals
According to the 2021 census, those that arrived between the years of 2011 and 2021 account for 16.6% of London's total population.
2021: Ethnic Background of School Pupils
As of 2021, the majority of London's school pupils come from ethnic minority backgrounds. 23.9% were White British, 14% Other White, 23.2% Asian, 17.9% Black, 11.3% Mixed, 6.3% Other and 2.3% unclassified.
2021: Languages Spoken in London
At the 2021 census, 78.4% of Londoners spoke English as their first language. The 5 biggest languages outside of English were Romanian, Spanish, Polish, Bengali, and Portuguese.
2021: Research Excellence Framework Ranking 2021
In 2021, Imperial College London was the UK's leading university in the Research Excellence Framework ranking.
2021: Foreign-Born Population
The 2021 census recorded that 3,575,739 people or 40.6% of London's population were foreign-born.
May 2022: Opening of the Elizabeth Line
In May 2022, the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) opened as a new railway line running east to west through London and into the Home Counties with a branch to Heathrow Airport.
July 2022: Highest Temperature Recorded
On 19 July 2022, the highest temperature ever recorded in London was 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) at Heathrow.
2022: Homicides in London in 2022
Homicide figures fell in 2022 with 109 recorded for the year, and the murder rate in London is much lower than other major cities around the world.
2022: London population in 2022
In 2022, London's population was 8,866,180. Its wider metropolitan area had a population of 14.9 million.
2022: QS World University Rankings 2022
In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, Imperial College London is ranked No. 6 in the world, University College London (UCL) is ranked 8th, and King's College London (KCL) is ranked 37th.
2023: London's Higher Education in 2023
As of 2023, London hosts Europe's largest concentration of higher education institutions, comprising over 50 universities and colleges and enrolling more than 500,000 students. Prominent institutions include Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), King's College London (KCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), the Royal College of Art (RCA), Royal Academy of Music (RAM), the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and London Business School (LBS).
2023: London's Global Financial Centres Index Ranking
In 2023, London ranked second in the world on the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).
2023: Department for Transport stops funding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
In 2023, the Department for Transport stopped funding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London, despite their significant benefits outweighing the costs.
2023: Hotel rooms in London in 2023
In 2023, the number of hotel rooms in London stood at 155,700 and is expected to grow to 183,600 rooms.
2023: Greater London Population 2023
In 2023, the population of Greater London was just under 10 million, making it Europe's third-most populous city.
June 2024: Parliamentary Seats in June 2024
As of June 2024, there are 75 members of Parliament (MPs) from London; 59 are from the Labour Party, 9 are Conservatives, 6 are Liberal Democrats and one constituency is held by an independent.
2024: Seven London clubs in the Premier League
In the 2024–25 season, London has seven football clubs in the Premier League: Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United.
2050: Potential Water Shortage
Hydrological experts are concerned that London households may run out of water before 2050 due to climate change.
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