Dawber: London aims to expand its economy by 20% (£107B) by 2035
Howard Dawber · Ep1: Global Scale: India London Corridor ft. Howard Dawber, OBE - Dty. Mayor London · Nov 5, 2025 · at 19:46
Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, details the targets of the London Growth Plan published in early 2024.
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“We're aiming at 2035 to achieve the Main outcomes of the plan, which are to grow the economy by 20%. That's next to one hundred and seven billion pounds.”
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