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In North America, more than half of all children travel to school by bus. We need a similar programme in London.

London is like my second home. I've still got friends there from school and from when I first started in the modelling business - people such as Karen Elson, Jasmine Guinness, Jade Parfitt.

Kids need somewhere to go, so they're not bored on the street.

My mother had lived in London since I was little, so she never got to see my school plays and stuff.

People are friendlier in New York than London.

You gotta bear in mind, the youth - and this is just in Britain alone - have nowhere to go in the evenings. They've closed all the social centers. There's not even a patch of grass to kick a ball on.

I visit London several times a year. It is my home away from home.

The objective is to do things well in London.

I hope that any expansion of London will learn from the planning examples of some of its most desirable areas such as Chelsea, Notting Hill, Belgravia and Mayfair. All are characterised by high density and a generosity of green spaces. They are all pedestrian-friendly with shops, entertainment, restaurants and pubs within easy walking distance.

London is a very energising place to be.