City AM – London set to power recovery
CITYAM says Last year was one of great change: a year of two monarchs, and three prime ministers. There were some great historic events, such as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. But to quote the late Queen’s words from 30 years ago, when we consider the political and economic volatility, 2022 may not be a year on which we “look back with undiluted pleasure”.
Yet I am optimistic for the City of London and the wider UK in 2023. Despite the serious economic challenges that the UK faces, we can bounce back stronger if we focus on the right priorities and make the correct decisions now.
It is an important time to emphasise the critical role which the capital has in driving the national recovery and in the government’s ambitions to “level up” all parts of the UK. It must not be forgotten that a successful London benefits other parts of the country and vice versa. I look forward to welcoming the Mayor of London and the Chair of London Councils to the London Government Dinner in the City next week to discuss the key issues facing the capital.
