The Greater London Authority
The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the citywide government for London. Based in City Hall it comprises of an elected Mayor, currently Boris Johnson, and the seperately elected London Assembly.
The Mayor
The Mayor acts as London’s spokesperson both domestically and internationally. The Mayor has responsibility for preparing legal strategies on transport, spatial development, economic development and the environment. The Mayor sets budgets for the GLA, Transport for London, the London Development Agency, the Metropolitan Police and London’s Fire Services.
The London Assembly
The Assembly is made up of 25 members, 11 of whom represent the whole of London and 14 of whom represent particular constituencies. Elections are held every four years. Labour currently has eight members, making it the main opposition to the current Conservative majority.
