By Sadiq Khan

In recent months, there's been a concerted effort by some to talk down London because it suits their political agenda.

The truth must hurt for them – because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'London'?

Is it the bustle of Covent Garden? The rumble of the Tube? A morning stroll by the Thames or a lazy Sunday in Victoria Park?

Is it the cultural gems - the Barbican or Shakespeare's Globe? The packed stands at Wembley, and the roaring crowd at Twickenham?

Is it the arepas at Brixton Market, or the flowers on Colombia Road?

Or is it your own neck of the woods – one of the many little villages that make up our modern metropolis?

The answer is different for everyone. But one thing’s for sure: our capital leaves a mark on the hearts of everyone who gets a chance to visit, or is lucky enough to call it home.

The truth is: there are a million things to love.

It’s a city that’s bursting with ambition, innovation and creativity. It’s a place where ideas are born, and where people come to make their voices heard. From the abolitionists to the suffragettes to the anti-apartheid movement, London has long been a force for positive........

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