We’re get the first King’s Speech of the new Labour government. Among the bills expected are measures to boost house building, rail reform & renters’ rights. A record number of new MPs will be there. Among them Sutton & Cheam Lib Dem Luke Taylor MP who wants health & care reform

Rehearsal a short time ago… #KingsSpeech BBC Radio London

Two London MPs are among the 7 rebels suspended by Labour over two-child benefit cap vote. Hayes & Harlington MP John McDonnell⁩ + Poplar & Limehouse’s ⁦Apsana Begum MP⁩ voted for SNP amendment. ⁦BBC Radio London⁩ ⁦BBC London⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

City Hall report says roadside pollution in outer London was down 3.5% on what it would have been without Ulez Labour’s Sadiq Khan says that’s “better than predicted”. Tory Neil Garratt AM asks was it worth it for “such a small change”. More Tim Donovan ⤵️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

For the first time in my life someone turned up at my door today asking if I’d fill in a Rajar radio listening diary 📻 So Rajar is real!!! 😂 Sadly as I work for a radio station I can’t take part 😕 And I was so ready to tell them all about the excellent BBC Radio London 👍

This Olympic opening ceremony is giving me Diamond Jubilee river pageant flashbacks 🚤☔️🤦🏻‍♀️ #OpeningCeremony #OlympicGames

"You will regret taking part," says PM Keir Starmer as he describes "far-right thuggery" on UK streets Follow live bbc.in/3yh2hRM

A group of north London residents have accused the Labour-run council of trying to triple the cost of some visitor parking without transparent consultation. bbc.in/46z7T6x

North Finchley tonight - one of the places the far right were expected - outnumbered massively by anti-racism protesters. Heavy police presence but largely calm.

Large crowds of anti-racism protesters have gathered in north, north-west and east London locations, the Metropolitan Police said. bbc.in/4fCEAEg

The scene from Walthamstow earlier this evening- peaceful counter protest in response to concern this area would be targeted. Crowds have mostly dispersed now. But the social media rumours have caused huge concern- spoke to people who’ve been afraid to go about daily lives.

The Metropolitan Police has thanked Londoners for "coming together" and for "showing community spirit" on Wednesday night. bbc.in/3X5OgA1

Big step this - govt confirms it will bring forward evacuation plans for residents with disabilities, and provide funding. Was a major recommendation of first phase of the Grenfell Inquiry, rejected by Conservatives questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

Government has announced plans to improve fire safety & evacuation for disabled residents in high-rise buildings. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans was recommendation of 1st phase of Grenfell Tower Inquiry 5yrs ago which Conservatives didn’t implement BBC Radio London #Grenfell

People gathered for rally outside Kensington Town Hall. Local people, social housing campaigners & journos here. Earlier London Mayor Sadiq Khan told me govt should ban all companies named in Grenfell Inquiry from any gov, GLA, council & housing associations work BBC Radio London

A beautiful moment earlier this evening at the foot of the Grenfell Tower. Green heart balloons for the 72 people who died 💚 #GrenfellTower

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey urges Labour government to “invest more in the NHS or accept continued decline” bbc.in/4gonL08

Mayor set for collision with council on Oxford Street bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…