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.
Is New Labour doomed to defeat?
James Purnell became the latest Cabinet minister to refuse to condemn Labour MPs calling for a leadership debate
Will the Olympics be good for London?
The London Olympics may fail to deliver on its key pledge to boost the nationwide popularity of sport, it was claimed at the Evening Standard Influentials debate.
Does London need a bigger Heathrow?
Evening Standard panellists debate the arguments for and against the controversial expansion of Heathrow airport.
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.
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.
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