Comment

Peter John: London’s councils face special funding pressures, which national government must recognise

Leonie Cooper: London’s rivers are not immune to the scourge of plastic

Caroline Pidgeon: the Met’s response to 999 calls is too slow and the Mayor should admit it

Karen Buck: Money has been saved by reducing services that keep young people away from violence. It has not been cost free

Dave Hill: Ishmael Osamor affair shows Haringey Labour merits full investigation – but don’t hold your breath

Dave Hill: Stop smearing Tower Hamlets

Dave Hill: London’s precious bus network must not be allowed to decline

Unmesh Desai: there is a ‘hostile environment’ for vulnerable victims of crime