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The UK Government, the Law and Your Role › Government and Democracy
How many local authorities does London have, and who coordinates policies across the capital?
- 32 local authorities, coordinated by the Prime Minister's Office
- 33 local authorities, coordinated by the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London
- 20 local authorities, coordinated by the Home Office
- 26 local authorities, coordinated by the London Assembly alone
Why this is the correct answer
London has 33 local authorities — 32 London boroughs plus the City of London Corporation. Policies affecting London as a whole, including transport, planning and policing, are coordinated by the Greater London Authority and the directly elected Mayor of London. The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's decisions and budget.