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The post of Minister for London has been revived in recognition of the city’s importance in achieving Theresa May’s goals.

Gavin Barwell, the MP for Croydon Central, has been handed the title and will play a key role in helping government departments and Mayor Sadiq Khan to tackle problems.

The last Minister for London was Tessa Jowell, who left office in 2010. The title fell into disuse under David Cameron.

Mr Barwell said the new Prime Minister saw the capital playing a central role in her campaign to govern for the “many”.

“She is very keen that the Government work closely with the Mayor across a whole range of policy issues because London is absolutely critical to meeting the challenges she has set,” he said.

A spokesman for Mr Khan welcomed the revival of the title and said they hoped to meet soon.