Dame Susan Langley Advocates for Positive Narrative to Boost London's Global Competitiveness
We must counter disinformation about 'lawless' London to make the city more globally competitive, says DAME SUSAN LANGLEY

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Dame Susan Langley emphasizes the need to counter negative perceptions of London to attract investment and talent. She highlights the city's strengths, including its leading position in fintech and high-growth tech, while urging a unified effort to promote these facts globally.
- 01Negative narratives about London have increased by 200% in two years, threatening investment.
- 02The UK leads Europe in attracting fintech investment and high-growth tech companies.
- 03London has been ranked the world's most desirable city for eleven consecutive years by Ipsos.
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Dame Susan Langley, Lady Mayor of the City of London, has called for a concerted effort to counteract the growing negative perceptions of London as a 'lawless' city, which could jeopardize its global competitiveness. She pointed out that negative stories about the capital have surged by 200% over the past two years, potentially deterring investment. Langley highlighted that the UK is often too modest about its achievements, despite being a leading hub for fintech and high-growth technology. She noted that the UK hosts more fintech businesses than France and Germany combined and is home to four of the world's top ten universities. In collaboration with over 200 influential advocates from various sectors, including major financial firms, Langley is promoting a positive, evidence-based narrative about the UK's financial services strengths. This initiative aims to remind investors of the impact and ambition of British businesses, especially as the country approaches the tenth anniversary of Brexit. Langley insists that celebrating the UK's strengths is essential for attracting talent and investment, especially amidst global competition.
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The perception of London as unsafe could deter investment, affecting job creation and economic growth.
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