THE INFLUENTIALS DEBATES

The Evening Standard has organised a series of debates looking at some of the biggest issues facing London as the capital seeks to consolidate its position as the world's greatest city.

Who should be the next mayor of London?
Ken Livingstone admitted stealing Boris Johnson's key policies in an attempt to revive his faltering re-election campaign.

How can London stay ahead as the great world city?
London could be bankrupted if the £16billion Crossrail project is mishandled, Ken Livingstone warned an Evening Standard debate.

What does London need from the next Mayor?
Boris Johnson apologised for calling black people "piccaninnies" and referring to their "watermelon" smiles in a lively Evening Standard debate on the mayoralty

Should the City give more to charity?
As Goldman Sachs revealed its London bankers are to share a £10bn bonus pot, leading City and other figures warned that unless corporations invest more in society there will be devastating consequences.

Is Islam good for London?
Is Islam a positive addition to the diversity of a world city - or are its roots in a different culture and value system fundamentally incompatible with a British way of life? Join the debate.

London's Housing Crisis
The Mayor's chief aide on housing tells the Influentials debate that more than 55,000 affordable homes - 5,000 more than expected - will be built in the next three years.