In 2008, Time named London alongside New York City and Hong Kong as Nylonkong, hailing them as the world's three most influential global cities. In January 2015, Greater London's population was estimated to be 8.63 million, its highest since 1939. Alt URL During the Brexit referendum in 2016, the UK as a whole decided to leave the European Union, but most London constituencies voted for remaining. However, Britain's exit from the EU in early 2020 only marginally weakened London's position as an international financial centre.
In 2008 Time named London alongside New York City and Hong Kong as Nylonkong hailing them as the world's three most influential global cities In January 2015 Greater London's population was estimated to be 863 million its highest since 1939 Alt URL During the Brexit referendum in 2016 the UK as a whole decided to leave the European Union but most London constituencies voted for remaining However Britain's exit from the EU in early 2020 only marginally weakened London's position as an international financial centre