Every single category of hate crime has risen in the capital in the year to November 2021, compared with the previous year. What more will you be doing, in addition to current work taking place, to stamp down on hate crime in the capital, especially given the awful impact these crimes have on both individuals and communities across London?

My determination to combat the scourge of hate crime, and to celebrate the diversity that is one of London’s great strengths, is undiminished. My Police and Crime Plan, currently out for public consultation, outlines how I will meet that challenge.

I will continue to support campaigns such as TfL’s “Together Against Hate” campaign to raise awareness of hate crime and reach out to those affected. My Shared Endeavour Fund will support projects that specifically address all forms of hate and intolerance, and increased investment will provide specialist support for a greater number of hate crime victims.

Alongside this, the MPS has refreshed its approach to tackling hate crime, improving support to victims, providing stronger responses towards offenders and focusing on performance and improved outcomes. Its new Hate Crime Risk Assessment tool will improve the investigation of hate crime reports and deliver a better service to victims.