London First is focused on keeping our capital at the top of the global charts, delivering for the whole of the UK. We were founded by business leaders in the •90s, when London was struggling, with a mission to make London the best city in the world for business. We've galvanised the business community to bring pragmatic solutions to London's challenges over the years. We have established Think London, now part of London & Partners, to promote the capital worldwide and encourage foreign direct investment; been instrumental in creating the Mayor of London, pioneered Teach First, driven the campaign for Crossrail and, most recently, lobbied for government action on airport capacity, which has led to the governmentês decision to build a new Heathrow runway. Now, we are working on solutions to what our business leaders see as the top priorities for our capital: talent, housing and transport. –London First speaks for London businesses and that means the government hears what London businesses have to say.” -Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London