The London Chamber of Commerce ‘Capital 500 economic survey for Q3 2022’ report has identified positive news from exports to investment. What discussions have you had with the London Chamber of Commerce on how your office can best support business growth in London?

I, my Deputy Mayor for Business and officers regularly engage with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) both bilaterally and through the London Recovery Board, London Covid Business Forum, Skills for Londoners Business Partnership and policy work on economic development, skills and Net Zero.

In particular, we are working closely with LCCI and other business groups who were successfully awarded London’s Local Skills Improvement Plan funding. The plan will align skills education to local labour market needs and provide an employer view of the skills most needed to support economic growth in London.

I and my office will continue to work closely with LCCI to support the business community in the best interests of London’s economy and the whole country.