'[L]ucid and engaging...an important and timely contribution (which) should interest academics, practitioners, advanced students and general readers alike...The author's conclusions are clear, soundly evidenced and mostly pessimistic...London is governable but only in parts and only from time to time' - David O'Brien, Political Studies Review 'Travers has produced a clear, well written, accessible and necessary book that will be of use to all those interested in the challenging questions surrounding London government - academics and practitioners alike will find the book of interest.' - Colin Copus, Local Government Studies