London is a big city, with big voices and personalities. It’s guided by its most ardent supporters – and vocal critics. In recent years, the Mayor of London has emerged as a chief defender of our capital.
However, on a backdrop of soaring investment, and signs of a rapidly expanding base of global brands and iconic innovations, its journalistic output is sketchy.
It offers a patchwork, spread between some new but many existing news brands. We know about the buyouts, the moves, and even new hires, but what about the quality?
Is this what’s lacking? I imagine – as do most of us – that a Mayor would agree our writers at the top of publications, outlets, and news studios could do better.
The trials and travails of the Mayor’s we’ve had are now lore. They’ve tried to boost investment, fight crime, and give a positive image of the city, only to be beaten back by the media.
London is a proud city, and hopeful about its future. It’s a shame that morning after morning, and now all day, it’s talked down to the ground.
